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A turkey vulture eating carrion. which is why they are known as nature's clean-up crew.
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The Turkey Vulture is one of the world’s most common scavengers. The vulture, often regarded as a nuisance, are an integral part of the ecosystem.
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Note the curved beak on the Turkey Vulture, enabling it to tear meat from carrion.
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Animals That Spit Acid
The Turkey Vulture's method of self-defense is to vomit their food, which they can send sailing 10 feet. If the bird is disturbed or harassed, it will throw up on the animal who is bothering it.
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