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Once hunted to the point of extinction, the Northern Bald Ibis is coming back

Once hunted to the point of extinction, the Northern Bald Ibis is coming back

Update: 2024-09-07
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The Northern Bald Ibis, known as Waldrapp was hunted to the point of extinction hundreds of years ago. Now this migratory bird species is in recovery, with a breeding program for chicks, who are hand raised and taught their migration route by following human foster parents in an ultralight aircraft. 

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Once hunted to the point of extinction, the Northern Bald Ibis is coming back

Once hunted to the point of extinction, the Northern Bald Ibis is coming back

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