Five Great Indian Bustard Chicks Hatch Safely at Desert National Park

The Rajasthan Forest Department reported the successful hatching of five Great Indian Bustard (GIB) chicks at the Desert National Park in Jaisalmer. Supported by the Wildlife Institute of India, this captive breeding milestone is critical for the critically endangered state bird. The Chief Wildlife Warden emphasized that overhead powerline mitigation in the Thar region remains the biggest challenge to the survival of these majestic birds.