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More than 30 rare falcons return to wild in Kazakhstan
The main aim of the initiative is to increase the population of this species, which is listed in the country’s Red Book
At the Altyn-Emel State National Nature Park in Kazakhstan, saker falcons have been released into their natural habitat for the first time, as reported by Kazinform, a partner of TV BRICS.
A total of 34 birds, which were raised in a breeding centre, were released into the wild. Among them are seven males and 27 females. The release took place as part of the project "Restoration of the population of the saker falcon in south-eastern Kazakhstan", scheduled for 2026–2028.
The programme includes the rehabilitation of the birds, their release into the wild and subsequent long-term monitoring. All birds are fitted with GPS trackers. The plan is to release between 30 and 50 birds annually over a three-year period.
The population of the saker falcon in Kazakhstan has declined by 70–80 per cent compared to the 1990s. Recovery is only possible through the breeding of birds, their acclimatisation and subsequent release into the wild.
The Altyn-Emel National Park was selected for the project as the species’ historical habitat and an area with a sufficient food supply.
The project is being implemented with the support of a state organisation from Saudi Arabia, which is involved, among other things, in the conservation of rare falcon species, as well as in collaboration with the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan, scientific and environmental organisations.
Other countries, including the BRICS member states and partner nations of the group, also recognise the importance of measures to restore populations of rare animal species. A number of states have achieved notable success in this endeavour.
In Argentina, the giant otter, which had disappeared from the country 40 years ago, has reappeared. It has been reintroduced to its natural habitat in the Ibera National Park in the north-eastern province of Corrientes. A family of four otters has settled in the protected area. Park staff are using a special monitoring system for this species, which allows them to track the otters’ movements and check whether the group is adapting, feeding well and avoiding danger, reports El Maipo, a partner of TV BRICS.
Chinese scientists have confirmed that, after a 30-year absence, the dugong has reappeared in the South China Sea. It was spotted near Yongshu Reef in the Nansha Islands, indicating a significant improvement in the region’s ecosystems, as reported by China Daily, a partner of TV BRICS.
In Russia, nature reserves, breeding centres and reintroduction stations are working to restore populations of rare birds. For instance, the Oka Nature Reserve’s breeding centre for rare crane species currently houses 62 cranes of seven different species. In total, 783 cranes have been bred at the breeding centre since it began operating, according to the website of the Russian Ministry of Natural Resources.
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