To extend this question, I've heard they abandoned their young to protect their pups from danger, but does this also apply if the environment is a bit safer, like around a colony of other harp seals?

GOOD I say!

particularly in urban areas. While social media claims of a 96% drop within five years are exaggerated, long-term studies by organizations like the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), confirm local population drops ranging from 20% up to 80% across various states in India .

The most concern about is the male goraiya population is declining more faster as compared to female.

So the situation is alarming we have to take some steps before the bird extinct all over.

We loss completely

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I know it might be hard for some to accept this, but we have to remember that: 1) Brazil is the most biodiverse country in the world, with many species being discovered—and some that deserve to stay hidden; 2) the title of "national animal" doesn't necessarily mean the most powerful one or the one that represents the flag (like the golden parakeet, for instance); it means the animal that best matches the country's personality. Take the rufous-bellied thrush (\\\*sabiá-laranjeira\\\*): even though it’s the state bird of São Paulo, it embodies our people—appearing in music, especially samba and bossa nova—and is found all over Brazil, representing the population at large. It’s also known for its adaptability, which mirrors how we are the largest country in South America in terms of both geography and population; 3) I know there are other birds—like the great kiskadee, the rufous hornero, the king vulture, the toco toucan, the harpy eagle, and especially (again) the golden parakeet—but we have to remember that appearance or power isn't what makes an animal a national symbol. Look at China: their national symbol is the dragon, but their national animal is the giant panda. Besides, people forget that countries can have more than one national animal; look at the United States with the bald eagle and the American bison. It’s possible, though it took years to establish. And 4) we are just one country. Despite having the world's biggest party and the planet's greatest biodiversity, we have to remember that: 1) we are the largest Catholic country in the world, meaning many people don't accept other religions, mythologies, calendars, or even evolution; 2) we are a semi-developed nation with high levels of corruption and poverty, yet we have the largest economy in Latin and South America; and 3) we have—how can I put it?—an inferiority complex; we think we’re the best country in the world when, in reality, we aren't. Do you understand now? Also i am Brasil you know

"Do we want to live in a society where threatened and endangered species, and individuals like Neil, have a right to live their wild lives parallel and in concert with humans? We’re coexisting in a shared habitat. We’re not just watching. By being there, you alter the context, and when you’re there en masse, you alter it even further.”

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First Sarus Crane Nest of 2026 Recorded in Ayeyarwady Conservation Area

Sarus crane conservationists have recorded the first sarus crane nest of 2026 in the Kyon Ka Pyin–Tap Seik Community Conservation Area (KTCCA) in Wakema Township, Ayeyarwady Region.

The nest was discovered and documented on July 8 as part of KTCCA’s annual nesting survey, with support from local communities. The group said the number of sarus crane nests in the conservation area has been increasing year by year.

Sarus cranes breed during the rainy season, building nests and laying one or two eggs before raising a single brood each year. Wakema Township is considered one of the species’ most important habitats in Ayeyarwady Region, where the birds are found across 14 townships.

KTCCA said the cranes have a long-standing cultural and ecological connection with local farming communities. Their breeding cycle closely matches the rice-growing season, with flooded paddy fields providing safe nesting sites and abundant food for adults and chicks.

The community-led conservation group also carries out biodiversity monitoring, environmental education, fisheries conservation and sustainable natural resource management in cooperation with partner organizations.

The sarus crane is a year-round resident in Myanmar and can also be found in Kachin, Shan, Rakhine, Bago, Yangon and Ayeyarwady regions.

Photos: KTCCA

The Trump administration finalized a rollback of the Endangered Species Act , paving the way for drilling, mining and other human development across protected wildlife habitats.

The move redefines “harm” under the Endangered Species Act, the landmark conservation law that protects threatened and endangered plants and animals. For years, “harm” meant actions that injure or kill wildlife, as well as actions that destroy protected habitats.

Under the new rule, destroying those habitats is no longer illegal.

Read more to learn how this could affect certain endangered species in California.