How were the new Great Indian Bustard chicks born?

Three new chicks of the Great Indian Bustard were born through artificial insemination technology at breeding centers in Jaisalmer.

What is the total population of Great Indian Bustards at the breeding centers?

The breeding centers in Jaisalmer now house a total of 76 Great Indian Bustards following the recent births.

What is Project Bustard?

Project Bustard is a joint initiative by the Wildlife Institute of India and the Rajasthan Forest Department focused on conserving the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard.

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Hope Soars: 3 Critically Endangered GIB Chicks Hatch

6 Apr

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Summary

Three new Great Indian Bustard chicks have hatched using artificial insemination.
The breeding centers in Jaisalmer now house a total of 76 Great Indian Bustards.
Project Bustard aims to conserve the critically endangered state bird of Rajasthan.

Hope Soars: 3 Critically Endangered GIB Chicks Hatch

Three new chicks of the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard (GIB) have been born in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, thanks to artificial insemination (AI) technology. These births at the Wildlife Institute of India's breeding centers bring the total population there to 76 individuals. This significant development offers renewed hope for the survival of the GIB, Rajasthan's state bird.

The births occurred recently, with two chicks hatching at the Sudashri Godawan Breeding Centre and one at the Ramdevra Godawan Breeding Centre. The use of AI is proving crucial for the species' survival, enabling reproduction where natural breeding is challenging. This conservation effort is a joint venture between the WII and the Rajasthan Forest Department.