Griffon Vultures Depend on the Sun to Fly. Why?

Name: Griffon Vultures Depend on the Sun to Fly. Why?
Uploaded: 2018-09-06
Duration: 101889
Description: The Griffon vulture is one of the largest vulture species. Because of its giant stature, it uses an immense amount of energy to take off. Luckily, these birds have found a way to use the rising currents of hot air to their advantage.

The Griffon vulture is one of the largest vulture species. Because of its giant stature, it uses an immense amount of energy to take off. Luckily, these birds have found a way to use the rising currents of hot air to their advantage. (01:41)