I saw these vultures during one of my trips to India, and I was amazed that such creatures can also show tender feelings for each other. Their rough feathers and sharp beaks mask a surprising gentleness—soft nuzzles, careful preening. It was a quiet, intimate moment against a harsh landscape, a reminder that tenderness isn’t limited to the conventionally beautiful. Nature’s capacity for care shows up in the most unexpected places.
I saw these vultures during one of my trips to India, and I was amazed that such creatures can also show tender feelings for each other. Their rough feathers and sharp beaks mask a surprising gentleness—soft nuzzles, careful preening. It was a quiet, intimate moment against a harsh landscape, a reminder that tenderness isn’t limited to the conventionally beautiful. Nature’s capacity for care shows up in the most unexpected places.
