Vulture safe zones have multiplied across Southern Africa to address the numerous threats facing these scavengers. The vulture safe zone concept originated in Asia as a response to the drastic decline in the region's vulture populations due to diclofenac poisoning. Opinions are mixed on their effectiveness to address the multitude of threats facing species in Africa. In the coming months, conservation organizations are aiming to streamline the concept in Africa, with the aim of standardizing how these safe zones operate and monitor populations, and ultimately how they protect threatened species.