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Ibis population is under threat on multiple fronts

By He Dan | China Daily | Updated: 2010-12-22 08:05

Ibis population is under threat on multiple fronts

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.

Ibis population is under threat on multiple fronts

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