23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Vulture Release
White backed vultures stretch their wings for the first time at Shamwari after a 1,042 km, 18 hour journey. In January 2024, 163 Cape and African White backed vultures were moved here in the world’s largest vulture translocation, led by Shamwari, Vulpro, DHL and WeWild Africa.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 01.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 12.2025 |
| Photo Location: | shamwari, South Africa |
| Copyright: | © Wiktoria West |