Rare Great Indian Bustard Chick Born in Gujarat After a Decade
Janani G 4 weeks ago Animals and Birds
A Great Indian Bustard chick has been born in Gujarat’s Kutch region after a gap of ten years, marking a major step in efforts to revive the critically endangered species.
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced the development on March 28, 2026, describing it as a significant achievement under the “jumpstart approach,” a new conservation method. The chick is currently being monitored by field teams as it is raised by a foster mother in its natural habitat.
The initiative is the first of its kind involving cooperation between states. Gujarat had very limited chances of breeding the species naturally, as only three female Great Indian Bustards remain in the grasslands of Kutch.
To make this possible, an incubated egg was transported over a distance of 770 kilometres in a continuous road journey without halts. This careful effort ensured the safe delivery of the egg for hatching.
The success highlights the importance of innovative conservation strategies and coordinated action to protect endangered wildlife and support their population recovery.
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