First Chick Born Through Artificial Breeding at Ramdevra Great Indian Bustard Conservation Center
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | First chick born through artificial breeding at Ramdevra GIB Conservation Centre |
| Location | Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan |
| Total GIBs via Captive Breeding | 51 |
| Parents | Female: Jerry, Male: Salkha |
| Collaborators | Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Rajasthan Forest Department, Abu Dhabi-based International Fund for Houbara Conservation |
| Centre Established | 2022 |
| Nearby Habitat | Desert National Park |
| Great Indian Bustard (GIB) | State bird of Rajasthan, critically endangered, key grassland species |
| Distribution | Rajasthan, Gujarat, small numbers in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh |
| Protection Status | IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered, CITES: Appendix-1, CMS: Appendix-I, Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Schedule-1 |
| Desert National Park | Located in Jaisalmer and Barmer districts, Rajasthan |
| UNESCO Status | Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980 |
| National Park Status | Declared a national park in 1992 |
| Key Species | Great Indian Bustard, Chinkara (state animal), Khejri (state tree), Rohida (state flower) |