Question

How does the chemical “diclofenac” affect vultures? 

(Or)

Why is the population of vultures decreasing?

Answer 1

• The farmers use a particular chemical called Diclofenac to treat cattle. 
• When the cattle die their flesh retain this chemical. 
• When their flesh is consumed by vultures, diclofenac leads to kidney failure in them and they die. 
• So the population of vultures is decreasing.