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Captive-Bred Great Indian Bustards Released in Rajasthan Despite Predation Setback
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Four captive-bred Great Indian Bustards were released in Rajasthan, with one found dead near a desert fox den. Officials maintain that destroying fox dens is not an option and that predation is part of the rewilding process. The next batch of GIBs is set to be released soon, continuing conservation efforts.
Key facts
- Four captive-bred Great Indian Bustards released in Rajasthan.
- One bird found dead near a desert fox den.
- Officials rule out destroying fox dens.
- Predation considered part of the rewilding process.
- Next batch of GIBs to be released soon.
- Project overseen by experts Sutirtha Dutta and Sam Ramdevra.