UAE releases 52 falcons in Kazakhstan!

Falcons are birds of prey that are found on almost every continent in the world except Antarctica. Coincidentally, the falcon is the national bird of the United Arab Emirates. It’s no secret that the UAE is committed to rewilding endangered species. So, keeping up with the trend, the Sheikh Zayed Falcon Release Program went on to release endangered falcons and peregrine falcons earlier this month. Yes, the country recently released 52 falcons in Kazakhstan to keep the species alive. Here’s more on that.

UAE releases 52 falcons in Kazakhstan

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The Sheikh Zayed Falcon Release Program is a conservation program started 30 years ago to rewild falcons. Under the plan, the UAE released 52 falcons into the wild in Kazakhstan to keep the species alive. A report in National News mentioned that the Abu Dhabi Environment Agency, which oversees the program, said that of the falcons, 23 peregrine falcons and 29 falcons were killed on May 5-6. released. The Karaganda region is a key area for falcon migration. Remarkably, before the birds were released, they underwent extensive medical examinations and training before undergoing final testing on the morning of launch.

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Sheikh Zayed Falcon Release Program releases 2,211 falcons so far

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Each falcon is electronically chipped and fitted with an identification ring. Not to mention, the 11 falcons are also equipped with solar-powered satellite trackers to monitor their survival rates, distribution ranges and traditional migratory paths. Notably, these devices will also gather important scientific data that will help develop methods for the falcon’s rehabilitation, readiness, training, release and selection of appropriate clothing. It is worth mentioning that a total of 2,211 birds have been zoned for the program so far. This is the 14th consecutive launch event.

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