Vultures control biological waste by devouring carcasses at lighting speed, neutralizing pathogens, and preventing diseases from spreading. Their waste management services are free and eco-friendly. Over 1 million vultures were nearly wiped out in Nepal by Diclofenac, an NSAID used to treat livestock in the 1990s.The drug was banned in 2006. Jatayu vulture Restaurant is the first safe feeding zone for vultures in the world. Following a successful breeding program, the population is rebounding. As much as they need us, we need them.
Belgian photojournalist Alain Schroeder has been working in the industry for over four decades. First as a sports photographer in the 80s, then shooting books and editorial pieces in art and human stories. In 2013, he uprooted his life, trading-in his shares in Reporters, to pursue life on the road with a camera. He now travels the world shooting stories focusing on social issues and people. He has won many international awards including Nikon Japan, Nikon Belgium, TPOTY, Istanbul Photo, Days Japan, Trieste, PX3, IPA, MIFA, BIFA, PDN, the Fence, LensCulture, Siena, POYI and World Press.
