great indian bustard

In a bold initiative to protect its wildlife, Rajasthan's Forest Department is launching an extensive wildlife census focused on the iconic great indian bustard. To combat the soaring daytime temperatures, this census will take place from 5 PM May 1 to 5 PM May 2.

A great indian bustard chick, hatched from a Jaisalmer egg in Gujarat, has disappeared despite extensive security. Experts express disappointment, calling for an investigation into the setback for GIB re-establishment efforts. While the egg transfer proved inter-state surrogacy possible, the loss highlights challenges in wild GIB conservation.

Rajasthan's conservation efforts for the critically endangered great indian bustard are yielding significant results. Breeding centres have welcomed eleven new chicks this season, boosting the total population to 79. This progress, achieved through advanced techniques like artificial insemination, offers renewed hope for the species' survival and eventual reintroduction into the wild.

Three critically endangered great indian bustard chicks have been born at Jaisalmer breeding centers using Artificial Insemination, boosting the total population to 76. This success under 'Project Bustard' offers renewed hope for the species' survival, with chicks being closely monitored for future reintroduction into natural habitats.

A significant breakthrough in great indian bustard conservation has been achieved with the birth of the first chick of the year at Jaisalmer's Ramdevra Breeding Centre, utilizing advanced artificial insemination technology. This success, confirmed by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, brings the total GIB population in Jaisalmer's conservation centers to 73, offering renewed hope for the critically endangered species' future.

Gujarat celebrates the hatching of a great indian bustard chick after a decade, a significant conservation win. This breakthrough, achieved through an inter-state 'jumpstart approach' involving a fertile egg from Rajasthan, offers renewed hope for the critically endangered species. The mother and chick were initially untraceable but later sighted, bringing relief to conservationists.

India's Supreme Court has prioritized the critically endangered great indian bustard's survival, designating vast conservation areas in Rajasthan and Gujarat. New renewable energy projects and expansions are now restricted within these zones. The court mandates undergrounding or rerouting power lines to prevent fatal bird collisions, ensuring the bustard's future.

Hope for the critically endangered great indian bustard is soaring as two new chicks have hatched at Jaisalmer's breeding centers, bringing the total to 72. This success, achieved through natural breeding and artificial insemination, marks a significant milestone in conservation efforts for the species.

India's conservation efforts for the critically endangered great indian bustard have reached a significant milestone with the hatching of two new chicks at a Rajasthan breeding facility. This brings the total number of captive birds to 70, the highest since the program's inception.

An endangered Caracal was allegedly hunted and its carcass burnt in Jaisalmer's Shahgarh border area. Forest officials recovered charred remains and are collecting biological samples for genetic analysis to aid future research and conservation. One suspect has been detained, with a search ongoing for others.

Ironically, the incident comes at a time when the state forest department has been preparing an exhaustive plan for conservation of great indian bustard.

The once common bustard species of Maharashtra, viz. great indian bustard (GIB) or Maldhok and Lesser Florican or Tanmor have been increasingly coming under severe threat in recent times, due to habitat destruction.

The Census on Schedule I species, including Godawan (great indian bustard), began on Sunday at the Desert National Park (DNP) and other areas of Barmer, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur.

Local participation will now be involved in the policy-making process in the 'State emergency conservation plan' of the critically endangered (on the verge of extinction) great indian bustards.

The forest department has decided to declare as eco-sensitive zone a 956 sq km area around the great indian bustard sanctuary in Abdasa.