Published on: September 14, 2021 5:05 PM
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In October 2020, 8 critically endangered Oriental white-backed vultures had been launched into the wild for the primary time in India from the Jatayu Conservation and Breeding Centre (JCBC) located on the Bir Shikargah Wildlife Sanctuary. A 12 months later, they’ve blended well into the untamed habitat outdoors the aviary, giving hope to conservationists.
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Bir Shikargah Wildlife Sanctuary:
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