Summary
The birds were raised in a breeding centre and are the first to be let go after many years of work.
Scientists hope the birds will start new families and help the species grow again.
Key Points
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Two male Great Indian Bustards were released at Desert National Park in Rajasthan.
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The birds were bred in captivity for about a decade before release.
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The release is part of a plan to increase the wild population.
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Scientists will watch the birds to learn how to help more in the future.
New Words to Learn
5 wordscritically endangered
very close to disappearing
breeding centre
a place where animals are raised safely before they go into the wild
wild population
the group of animals living freely in nature
monitor
to watch closely and keep track of
habitat restoration
fixing the natural home so animals can live there
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