National Geographic - USA (2021-12)

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Vultures feed on a
wildebeest carcass.
Essential to the eco-
system, these birds
clean up remains faster
than other scaven-
gers, reducing the risk
of disease spreading
to other animals or to
people. Billions of flies
travel with migrating
herds, looking for a
share of downed prey
and a chance to lay
eggs in the carcasses.

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