St. Louis (KSDK) - Vultures aren't exactly the cutest, or cuddliest of creatures, but do they really deserve such a bad rap?

Teri Graves of the World Bird Sanctuary joined NewsChannel 5 First @ 4 to talk about a show this weekend at the Sanctuary called the Raptor Project that aims to change the way people think about these birds.

PHOTOS: Vulture visits First @ 4

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For more information on the Raptor Project, visit the World Bird Sanctuary's website.

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