Four endangered Greater Adjutant Storks were found dead on the premises of a hospital in Assam’s Kamrup district, raising fresh concerns about the safety of one of their known breeding sites, forest officials said on Monday. Three of the birds reportedly fell from their nests and died on Friday, while another was found dead the following day. CCTV cameras have also been mounted on the trees to monitor the birds, forest officials said. Officials said the dead birds have been taken by the forest department to carry out tests to ascertain the exact cause of their deaths. Meanwhile, environmentalists and local citizens have demanded a thorough investigation into the deaths of the endangered birds and to ensure their protection.

Source: The Telegraph January 12, 2026 13:57 UTC