Northwest China releases 12 rare crested ibises back into wild

Twelve crested ibises were recently released into the wild along the Hanjiang River in Hanzhong, northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, following nearly two years of rescue and rehabilitation efforts made by the Crested Ibis Artificial Breeding Center.

The birds had all undergone medical treatment and were confirmed capable of surviving independently in the wild. The director of the breeding center said, “They’ve fitted two of the birds with GPS trackers, which will allow them to monitor bird’s movements and activities in the wild, so that they can ensure birds’ safety”.