How Japan Brought a Sacred Bird Back From Extinction
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How Japan Brought a Sacred Bird Back from Extinction
The post How Japan Brought a Sacred Bird Back from Extinction appeared first on A-Z Animals.The crested ibis, once known for its beautiful plumage, looks like a creature out of a storybook. And it would have been, if not for the incredible conservation efforts of those who cared enough to protect its legacy. At one point, this rare bird was extinct in much of its native habitat. Today, it joins the small number of species that have recovered fro…
The area of Noto, still marked by the deadly earthquake of 2024, experienced a rare moment Sunday, May 31, 2026. Eight huppy ibis (Nipponia nippon) took flight from their wooden cages at a ceremony in Hakui, north-central Japan. Crown Prince Akishino, accompanied by his wife Kiko, cut off the ribbon releasing the birds under the applause of the inhabitants. It was there, in the same region, that the species was last seen in the wild. Release mar…
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