Afghanistan, May 8 -- Over 2,500 rare birds rescued from illegal hunters in Herat were treated and released back into nature to restore biodiversity.
The Herat Department of Environmental Protection has announced that over 2,500 rare and wild birds, which were illegally hunted, have been rescued and returned to nature over the past year.
Environmental officials in Herat Province have reported increased efforts to protect rare bird and animal species. Hamed Elham, Director of Communications and Public Awareness at the Herat Environmental Department, stated that the birds were confiscated from local poachers and informal markets.
He added that these birds belonged to endangered and vulnerable species. After receiving temporary shelter and ...