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The Northern Bald Ibis is making a comeback! Once thought to be extinct in Europe for over 300 years, this majestic bird with its distinctive long beak and striking black feathers is soaring back thanks to dedicated conservation efforts. 
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https://edition.cnn.com/science/gallery/northern-bald-ibis-photos-c2e-spc/index.html
CNN · Northern bald ibis: Back from the brinkThe northern bald ibis was nearly hunted to extinction, but conservation efforts have reintroduced the birds to skies where it hasn’t flown for hundreds of years.
4% doesn't sound like a lot-- except 4% short of 2,800km is quite a bit, taking heart rate as a rough indicator of endurance.
"We estimated birds’ energy expenditure through different proxies...
Heart rate varied greatly among individuals, with a clear decrease during gliding—corroborating its energy-saving function. Furthermore, we found consistent proof for decreased heart rate during in-wake flying, by up to 4.2%."
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https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/full/10.1098/rspb.2024.1173?af=R
Cool news of the day 
A #biologist is teaching #endangered #birds new #migration paths from #Austria to #Italy - by flying there with them in a 3-wheeled car with a propeller & parachute-like canopy
The #NorthernBaldIbis (#Waldrapp) were extinct in the wild 50yrs ago, but thru careful reintroduction, #JohannesFritz has rewilded 277 #Ibises & since 2004 has been teaching migration paths (changed over the years b/c of #ClimateChange) to help them get through the winter
https://mymodernmet.com/johannes-fritz-teaches-northern-bald-ibis-new-migration-pattern/
My Modern MetBiologist Teaches Endangered Birds New Migration Path To Save Them From ExtinctionAs climate change is negatively impacting species of migrating birds, this man is making sure one species has alternative routes to stay alive.
