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Science
Rajasthan Tests Survival of Great Indian Bustard Chicks in the Wild West
✍️ India Today
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 11:31 PM
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Rajasthan is releasing captive‑bred Great Indian Bustard chicks into the wild West, hoping they can adapt and survive. The move is a risky gamble by the state's wildlife department as part of a broader conservation effort.
The Great Indian Bustard, one of the world's heaviest birds, is critically endangered. Rajasthan’s wildlife department has begun a program to release captive‑bred chicks into the wild West of the state.
The chicks, raised in a controlled environment, are now being introduced to natural habitat in an effort to boost the species’ numbers.
Conservationists note that success will hinge on factors such as food availability, predation pressure, and habitat suitability.
The release is part of a broader initiative to protect the bustard across Rajasthan and India.
The chicks, raised in a controlled environment, are now being introduced to natural habitat in an effort to boost the species’ numbers.
Conservationists note that success will hinge on factors such as food availability, predation pressure, and habitat suitability.
The release is part of a broader initiative to protect the bustard across Rajasthan and India.