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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Cool plastic vulture

We actually have more than one plastic vulture available in our online store, but today we'll talk about our newest vulture, pictured above.

Our Plastic Vulture

This engaging, realistic-looking plastic vulture miniature is made of somewhat flexible plastic. This replica has detailed feathers and is painted brown, gray and black. This vulture replica has a 6 1/4 inch wingspan, is 3 1/2 inches long and 2 inches tall.. It stands firmly on well defined talons. This vulture replica makes for a nice pet, fits into a diorama, or serves as a great collectible. Check out our other vulture and other raptor toys and gifts.

About Vultures

Vultures are scavengers and feed mostly on the carcasses of dead animals. Vultures are found on every continent except Antarctica and Oceania and are divided into Old World vultures which locate prey by sight, and New World vultures, which locate food through smell and sight. Vultures are to easy to recognize by their bald head which is devoid of feathers. Baldness helps keep the bird cool, since most live in intensely hot climates. Vultures rarely attack living animals, but feast on the dead or dying. Vultures do not bring food in their talons to their young, rather they regurgitate food from their crop. A group of vultures is occasionally called a venue, and when circling in the air, a group of vultures is called a kettle.