Bird’s mother underwent artificial insemination as part of a breeding programme to protect the species’ numbers
PUBLISHED : Tuesday, 25 April, 2017, 1:30pm
UPDATED : Tuesday, 25 April, 2017, 1:51pm 24 Apr 2017
The first crested ibis has hatched after its mother underwent artificial insemination as part of a programme in southwest China to protect the species’ numbers, according to a newspaper report.
The chick was born at a breeding station at Mount Emei in Sichuan province, the West China City Daily reported.
About 50 crested ibis were collected in Henan, Zhejiang and Shaanxi provinces last year and taken to the centre to take part in the breeding programme, according to the article.
The first egg was laid in March and finally hatched last week.
Staff had to crack open the top of the egg after the bird’s head got stuck.
The tiny chick has been placed in an incubator to help ensure its survival.
PUBLISHED : Tuesday, 25 April, 2017, 1:30pm
UPDATED : Tuesday, 25 April, 2017, 1:51pm 24 Apr 2017
The first crested ibis has hatched after its mother underwent artificial insemination as part of a programme in southwest China to protect the species’ numbers, according to a newspaper report.
The chick was born at a breeding station at Mount Emei in Sichuan province, the West China City Daily reported.
About 50 crested ibis were collected in Henan, Zhejiang and Shaanxi provinces last year and taken to the centre to take part in the breeding programme, according to the article.
The first egg was laid in March and finally hatched last week.
Staff had to crack open the top of the egg after the bird’s head got stuck.
The tiny chick has been placed in an incubator to help ensure its survival.
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