Great Indian Bustard hatches in Gujarat after a decade, Pg11

Key Highlights:

• A Great Indian Bustard (GIB) chick hatched in Gujarat's Kutch on March 26 after a decade.
• The hatching was achieved through the jumpstart approach, a conservation initiative involving a captive-bred egg from Rajasthan.
• The egg was placed in the nest of a female GIB in Kutch, where only three female GIBs survive.

Detailed Insights:

• The jumpstart approach aims to increase the GIB population by introducing captive-bred eggs into the natural habitat.
• This trans-state conservation effort is crucial due to the critically endangered status of the Great Indian Bustard.

Great Indian Bustard

• Field monitoring teams are observing the chick to ensure its survival in its natural habitat.
• The initiative addresses the lack of fertile eggs in Gujarat due to the small number of surviving female GIBs.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Great Indian Bustard (GIB): A critically endangered bird species native to India and Pakistan.
• Jumpstart Approach: A conservation method involving captive breeding and translocation of eggs.