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saif

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13. 8 crested ibises released in Japanese town decades after extinction in Japan

Reply to Omaha Steve (Original post)

Mon Jun 1, 2026, 03:14 PM

Jun 1

That's wonderful conservation news. The return of crested ibises to the wild after decades of extinction in Japan shows how dedicated conservation efforts can help restore endangered species and biodiversity.

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8 crested ibises released in Japanese town decades after extinction in Japan [View all] Omaha Steve Jun 1 OP

Beautiful bird Americanme Jun 1 #1

Wow!!! colorado_ufo Jun 1 #2

Welcome news. republianmushroom Jun 1 #3

until an american tourist shoots one down... samnsara Jun 1 #4

My immediate thought also. Toxic merkinism. erronis Jun 1 #6

It is virtually impossible for a non-resident of Japan to obtain a gun. LudwigPastorius Jun 1 #18

Those colors! irisblue Jun 1 #5

My God! What a stunning bird!! So thankful for conservationists! Fla Dem Jun 1 #7

they're magnificent. barbtries Jun 1 #8

I love birds. TY, OS. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jun 1 #9

Look at those colors, wow Figarosmom Jun 1 #10

Great news! Bayard Jun 1 #11

The Noto Peninsula region is fantastic: wild, sparsely populated, interesting rock formations, heavy snow in winter. betsuni Jun 1 #12

8 crested ibises released in Japanese town decades after extinction in Japan saif Jun 1 #13

Very cool. Marie Marie Jun 1 #14

We had surprise visit from glossy ibis in SoCal last summer cynical_idealist Jun 1 #15

TY. Always happy to hear restoration news whether animals, or plants! electric_blue68 Jun 1 #16

"...marked with painted wings ..." so no, those are not its natural colors. eppur_se_muova Jun 1 #17