Rajasthan’s state bird faces sharp decline as GIB count falls to 41
A recent waterhole census in Jaisalmer revealed a sharp decline in the Great Indian Bustard population, with only 41 sighted compared to 73 last year. Experts attribute this worrying trend to habitat degradation, power lines, and threats from stray dogs, raising concerns for the critically endangered bird's future.
A recent waterhole census in Jaisalmer revealed a sharp decline in the Great Indian Bustard population, with only 41 sighted compared to 73 last year. Experts attribute this worrying trend to habitat degradation, power lines, and threats from stray dogs, raising concerns for the critically endangered bird's future.
