"Nobody fights vultures that perch here." Chukwuemeka Igwe says the birds have been a feature of daily life in Awka-Etiti, Nigeria, for as long as he can remember. There is a sacred forest surrounding a shrine dedicated to a deity known as Nguma. Without vultures, ecosystems would lose a natural defence against the spread of disease. Tap the link in BBCNews's bio to find out more about the extinction risk. (📸 Getty) #Vultures #Birds #Nature #Nigeria #BBCNews