Jaisalmer: Due to insufficient rainfall in many parts of western Rajasthan, the drought-like situation has affected the breeding of Great Indian Bustards (GIB) in the region.
Since mating or breeding was rare this time, only three swivel found in eggs Desert National Park and other closed spaces. Two of the three eggs hatched and the third did not develop well. However, over 17 eggs of the endangered species were found in the last two years.
Jaisalmer Only July saw a few spells of rain, completely disrupting agriculture in the region. The breeding season of the GIB usually begins in April and ends in August. But as not exactly the case since July, the situation turned unfavorable for the mating of GIBs resulting in the birth of only two chicks. Therefore, there is hardly any increase in the number of GIBs.
“Drought-like conditions have affected GIB breeding and no new eggs have been found since July,” said Kapil Chandrawal, Deputy Conservator of Forests, Desert National Park.
“This is in line with research findings that say GIBs may not regenerate during drought years. However, we expect to see a change in the situation,” he said.
He said his team is looking for more eggs for a conservation breeding program. Forest and Environment Minister of Rajasthan, Sukhram VishnoiSaid that the forest department is making efforts for GIB conservation and planning strategy to increase the bird population.
Since mating or breeding was rare this time, only three swivel found in eggs Desert National Park and other closed spaces. Two of the three eggs hatched and the third did not develop well. However, over 17 eggs of the endangered species were found in the last two years.
Jaisalmer Only July saw a few spells of rain, completely disrupting agriculture in the region. The breeding season of the GIB usually begins in April and ends in August. But as not exactly the case since July, the situation turned unfavorable for the mating of GIBs resulting in the birth of only two chicks. Therefore, there is hardly any increase in the number of GIBs.
“Drought-like conditions have affected GIB breeding and no new eggs have been found since July,” said Kapil Chandrawal, Deputy Conservator of Forests, Desert National Park.
“This is in line with research findings that say GIBs may not regenerate during drought years. However, we expect to see a change in the situation,” he said.
He said his team is looking for more eggs for a conservation breeding program. Forest and Environment Minister of Rajasthan, Sukhram VishnoiSaid that the forest department is making efforts for GIB conservation and planning strategy to increase the bird population.
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