The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Rajasthan Forest Department
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Biodiversity conservation and in-situ protection of endangered species: a GS3 Environment and Ecology case study.
Why in news
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Rajasthan Forest Department released two male Great Indian Bustards in Sam, Desert National Park, Jaisalmer.
Background
Two male Great Indian Bustards were released in Sam, Desert National Park, Jaisalmer on October 4, 2026. A study in Indian Birds by Prof Ghazala Shahabuddin and 10 others highlights habitat loss, power lines, and climate change as primary threats to bird populations.
Facts for Prelims
- EnvironmentGreat Indian Bustard: A bird species released in Sam, Desert National Park, Jaisalmer.
- FactThe release involved two male Great Indian Bustards on October 4, 2026.
Prelims practice question
In which park were the Great Indian Bustards released?
- (a)Kaziranga National Park
- (b)Sam, Desert National Park
- (c)Gir National Park
- (d)Ranthambore National Park
Show answer
Answer: (b) Sam, Desert National Park — The note states that the birds were released in Sam, Desert National Park, Jaisalmer.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the ecological challenges faced by critically endangered avian species in India and evaluate the effectiveness of habitat conservation strategies.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Infrastructure conflict: Collision risks from high-tension power lines in migratory corridors
- Climate vulnerability: Shifting phenology and habitat degradation due to desertification
- Conservation bottleneck: Limited breeding success and high mortality rates in wild habitats
Keywords: Habitat fragmentation · Biodiversity conservation · In-situ conservation · Climate resilience · Avian ecology
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