Gujarat’s efforts to revive the critically endangered species, which has been without a known male in the state since Dec 2018, has received a fresh boost
Gujarat’s efforts to revive the critically endangered species, which has been without a known male in the state since Dec 2018, has received a fresh boost Gujarat’s efforts to revive the critically endangered species, which has been without a known male in the state since Dec 2018, has received a fresh boost State forest and environment minister Arjun Modhwadia and principal chief conservator of forests Jaipal Singh confirmed the development. “The chick born on May 21 was a male. The centre will provide a controlled environment where chicks brought from Rajasthan can adapt to the local habitat and develop survival skills before being released into the wild.
This is an encouraging sign for the state’s conservation efforts,” Modhwadia said. Officials said the infrastructure is in place though the centre is not yet fully operational. GIB is listed as critically endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. Habitat loss and other threats have pushed the species close to extinction. forest officials acknowledge that rebuilding a sustainable breeding population will require continued conservation measures and close monitoring of the birds While the confirmation of a male chick marks an important step for Gujarat.