Vultures

Used in:

• Mosiah 7:49 [12:2]
• Alma 1:97 [2:38]

What does the Book of Mormon state?

• Occurred in Nephite times

At face value - Did vultures exist in the New World?

• Yes

Statement

• Several species of vultures are endemic to Mesoamerica
• Black Vultures
• King Vulture
• In the hieroglyphics of the Pre-Columbian Maya civilization, the King Vulture stands for K'ib' (Cib), the 16th day of the 20-day "month" in the Maya calendar.
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Vulture
• Turkey Vultures
• Condors

Assessment

• Vultures are endemic to Mesoamerica