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First Great Indian Bustard Chicks Released in Rewilding Tunnel
For the first time, three baby Great Indian Bustards, a very rare and endangered bird, have been put into a special tunnel to help them learn how to live in the wild.
This tunnel is like a school for the birds where they can practice being in nature without people touching them.
They will stay there for about four months while cameras watch them.
After that, they will be moved to a big park called the Desert National Park.
This is a big deal because there are very few of these birds left, and this could help them come back.
The Great Indian Bustard is also the state bird of Rajasthan, so it's very important to the people there.
Three Great Indian Bustard chicks released into a rewilding tunnel in Jaisalmer's Ramdevra.
The state-of-the-art facility cost Rs 9.25 crore and aims to prepare chicks for life in the wild.
Chicks will stay in the tunnel for four months with no direct human contact.
After rewilding, the chicks are expected to be released into the Desert National Park.
The initiative is seen as a potential game-changer for the critically endangered species.
- Who
- Forest officials and wildlife experts
- What
- Release of three Great Indian Bustard chicks into a rewilding tunnel
- Where
- Godawan Conservation Centre, Jaisalmer's Ramdevra, Rajasthan
- When
- Recently (specific date not mentioned)
- Why
- To prepare captive-bred chicks for survival in the wild and revive the natural population of the critically endangered bird
Conservation Success
Challenges Ahead
Conservation Milestone
Conservation Success
The release of three Great Indian Bustard chicks into a rewilding tunnel marks a historic milestone in conservation efforts, successfully shifting from captive breeding to reintroduction into natural habitats.
Challenges Ahead
While this is a significant step, the long-term success of the initiative remains uncertain due to the challenges of adapting to the wild and the need for continuous monitoring.
Key facts
- Location
- Godawan Conservation Centre, Jaisalmer's Ramdevra, Rajasthan
- Facility Cost
- Rs 9.25 crore
- Duration in Tunnel
- 4 months
- Expected Release Location
- Desert National Park
- State Bird of Rajasthan
- Great Indian Bustard
Quotes
Deputy Conservator of Forests Ashok Singh
Forest official overseeing the rewilding project
“For the first time, three chicks have been placed in the rewilding tunnel where they will learn to adapt to natural surroundings without direct human interaction.”
deccanchronicle.com
“The focus is now on preparing these birds for life in the wild so that they can be safely rehabilitated in their natural habitat.”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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