Ibis population is under threat on multiple fronts
By He Dan | China Daily | Updated: 2010-12-22 08:05
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In this file photo a crested ibis wearing a radio tracking device on its foot looks for food. Liu Dongping / for China Daily |
XI'AN - China's conservation work for the endangered crested ibis is facing new challenges, including an increasing mortality rate due to inbreeding, and the conflict between the need to expand natural habitats and local communities' economic interests, bird experts have warned.
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