American black vulture on Trinidad pitch lake. The black vulture (Coragyps atratus) is a large bird of prey. The Pitch Lake (La Brea, Trinidad) is the largest natural deposit of asphalt in the world.

The pair’s lifelong bond allows the male to protect the females and help raise the young. Black Vultures (Coragyps atratus) is a species of New World vulture. This species is native to the Americas ...

White-sand forests are unique ecosystems with high levels of biological specificity. Despite their uniqueness, these ecosystems have significant knowledge gaps in Colombia regarding the associated ...