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The Lappet-Faced Vulture

The Lappet-Faced Vulture is an impressive bird of prey, making a big statement with its large size, standing 1 metre tall with a wingspan of nearly 3 metres! This bird is primarily dark brown, except for a bald, pink head and a white fluffy ruff at the base of its neck. What sets it apart are the fleshy folds on the side of the head, called 'lappets'. They're strong and bossy, often charging in to chase others away from a meal.

Lappet-Faced Vulture - Animal Matchup
Lappet-Faced Vulture
SizeUp to 1.2 meters (4 feet) in length
WeightUp to 9 kilograms (20 pounds)
SpeedSpeed: 50 mph (80.5 km/hr)
Key StrengthPowerful beak for tearing through tough animal hides and tendons
Biggest WeaknessNone specified
Scientific NameTorgos tracheliotos
FamilyAccipitridae
HabitatSavannas and arid regions
GeographyAfrica
DietCarrion
Lifespan40 years - 45 years
Lappet-Faced Vulture - Animal Matchup

The Lappet-Faced Vulture

The Lappet-Faced Vulture is an impressive bird of prey, making a big statement with its large size, standing 1 metre tall with a wingspan of nearly 3 metres! This bird is primarily dark brown, except for a bald, pink head and a white fluffy ruff at the base of its neck. What sets it apart are the fleshy folds on the side of the head, called 'lappets'. They're strong and bossy, often charging in to chase others away from a meal.

Fun Fact: Despite their grumpy outlook, Lappet-Faced Vultures are fantastic parents and form strong bonds with their partners, often staying together for life. How sweet!

Lappet-Faced Vulture
SizeUp to 1.2 meters (4 feet) in length
WeightUp to 9 kilograms (20 pounds)
SpeedSpeed: 50 mph (80.5 km/hr)
Key StrengthPowerful beak for tearing through tough animal hides and tendons
Biggest WeaknessNone specified
Scientific NameTorgos tracheliotos
FamilyAccipitridae
HabitatSavannas and arid regions
GeographyAfrica
DietCarrion
Lifespan40 years - 45 years

Lappet-Faced Vulture Matchups

We use AI to simulate matchups between the Lappet-Faced Vulture and other animals. Our simulation considers size, strength, and natural predatory behaviors to determine the most likely outcome.

Lappet-faced Vulture vs King Vulture

Fun Fact: Did you know a Lappet-Faced Vulture’s stomach acid is 10 to 100 times stronger than ours? This means it can safely digest diseased meat without getting sick!

Fun Fact: Lappet-Faced Vultures also play a very important role in the ecosystem by cleaning up carcasses and preventing the spread of diseases. You can think of them as natural sanitary workers!