Turkey Vultures Have a Keen Sense of Smell and Now We Know Why

Inside the brains of this olfactory king of the roost is a powerful cellular mechanism for detecting carrion from hundreds of feet away

Have you thanked a vulture, today?

Spooky” Turkey Vultures Deserve Respect

The Turkey Vulture Sense of Smell: A few Things To Know - Avian Report

Turkey vultures have peculiar nesting habits, study finds - Green Blog - ANR Blogs

How strong is a duck's sense of smell? - Quora

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Wild Things: Turkey vulture (Cathartes aura) – Estes Park Trail-Gazette

Can You Smell It? – BWD Magazine

Turkey Vultures don't actually enjoy seriously decaying meat. Their keen sense of smell helps them locate fresh carrion, and their feasting can neutralize diseases like botulism, rabies, and anthrax. Just think of them as nature's janitors! : r/Awwducational

What is a rabbit's sense of smell like? - Quora

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