indiaUpdated: Aug 16, 2020 15:05 ISTWith only female Great Indian Bustard (GIB) remaining, Gujarat has once again indicated the need for the re-introduction of male chicks from Rajasthan but the government is not in the position to translocate male chicks at present, a top official said. Meanwhile, Gujarat has recently placed a demand for GIB male chicks. Gujarat needs permission for re-introduction of male GIB chicks from Rajasthan, but no decision was taken on it so far,” said Sanjay Sisodia, additional principal chief conservator of forests (wildlife), Gujarat. At present, according to officials, the answer is “no” and it will depend on the future results of conservation breeding. “We do not have male chicks available right now, so we cannot respond to it right now.

Source: Hindustan Times August 16, 2020 09:22 UTC