Q.For what reason do you suppose is the vulture's neck not covered with feathers as the eagle's is?
A.If they had feathers on their necks, like eagles and hawks, they would soon become clotted with blood.

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Why would this happen?
A.Because they are continually plunging their necks into decayed flesh and bloody carcasses.

Q.How do vultures sit?
A.In a dull, mopeing manner.

Q.Where do they generally sit?
A.On tall dead trees.

Q.Do they continue thus long?
A.Yes, for several hours.