Though vultures may be practical and not very nice, they are a group of of South West Africa fascinating birds that have stirred the mind of man since ancient times. In spite of all the popular and scientific interest in birds, information on the natural history of vultures is still so scant that even modest chance observations in the field can yield new facts. Vultures include some of the largest of flying birds. By their keen senses they are able to locate carrion from afar and swiftly. Keywords: Agonistic behaviour, Communal area, Gana, Herbivores, Hotsas waterholes, Intraspecific social system, Maintenance activities, Monogamous bonds, Population increase, Social status, Vultures' solitary states, Wingspread.