Only 15 Egyptian vultures were spotted — against 28 during the same period last year — between December 2020 and January 2021. INDORE: The population of Egyptian vultures — the only species seen in Madhya Pradesh's Indore and surrounding areas — has witnessed a sharp decline in the last few years. The population of these vultures has decreased from nearly 83 to just 15 during the last four years, claims a survey conducted by Indore-based Nature and Wildlife Conservation and Awareness Society. Presence of feral dogs at the trenching grounds also prevents movement of vultures in the area. Only 15 Egyptian vultures were spotted — against 28 during the same period last year — between December 2020 and January 2021.