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Eurassian griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) is completely winter migratory in past years at Jorbeer.
Eurasian griffons reaches Jorbeer area in flocks alongwith Himalayan griffons and Cinereous
vultures. It stays October to March. An adult Eurassian Griffon Vulture has been recorded first
time in summers (months of April, May, June, July and August) during 15 years of study period. It
has shown earlier symptoms of sickness and not migrated to native place. Survival of Eurassian
Griffon Vulture in 450C - 490C temperature have shown sign of adoptation and tolerance to
scorching heat of Thar desert. Adult Eurassian griffon vulture is healthy and feeding on carcasses.
Survival of Eurassian griffon vulture in summers ensures its possibilities as resident vulture at
Jorbeer and surrounding areas.
Key words: Adult eurassian griffon vulture, Survival, Temperature, summers.