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50 wildlife officers guard newly-hatched great Indian bustard chick

A fertilised egg was driven on a marathon road trip and hatched into a chick of the critically endangered great Indian bustard; 50 wildlife officers are now guarding it.

Published Mar 31, 2026, 5:34 AM EDT | WFMZZ

A newly-hatched great Indian bustard chick is being guarded by 50 wildlife officers after hatching from a fertilised egg that was transported on a marathon road trip to aid the critically endangered species. Officials said Tuesday that the officers have become the chick’s devoted guardians.