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Another Bustard chick hatched from eggs of artificially reared couple in Jaisalmer

According to forest officials, Jaisalmer’s GIB breeding centre had collected 30 eggs from the wild of which six were damaged, 24 chicks were successfully hatched from the eggs and two of them died. At present, there are 22 artificial GIBs

The second captive breed chick successfully hatched on April 27 at Sam breeding centre (HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 29, 2023 05:03 PM IST
ByMukesh Mathrani

Great Indian Bustard chick hatches from birds reared in captivity

The number of Great Indian Bustards has declined to less than 150 in the wild, with close to 90 of them found in just two protected areas.

Great Indian Bustard chick hatches from birds reared in captivity
Updated on Apr 02, 2023 12:01 AM IST
ByMukesh Mathrani, Barmer

Bustard chick hatched from eggs of artificially reared couple in Jaisalmer

Explaining the process, an official said that the breeding centre had collected 30 eggs from the wild of which six were damaged. 24 chicks were successfully hatched from the eggs and two of them died. “As of now, we have 22 artificially hatched GIBs at the Jaisalmer breeding centre,” the official said

 (HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 01, 2023 07:09 PM IST
ByMukesh Mathrani
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