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Protection Facility for Endangered Species Open Around the Clock to Prevent Coronavirus Outbreak from Spreading

CHANGNYEONG, Feb. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — South Gyeongsang Province’s Changnyeong County will see employees work around the clock to protect the crested ibis, an endangered bird species, and staff from the coronavirus. The new measure is a part of maintaining operations at the Upo Ibis Restoration Center and preventing COVID-19 infection. The center is currently [...]

Restoration Efforts for Crested Ibis Bear Fruit

CHANGNYEONG, South Korea, Oct. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – Changnyeong County’s eight-year restoration efforts for crested ibis are finally bearing fruit. The migratory birds, which are also designated as the 198th natural monument in Korea, once flourished on the peninsula, and were frequently seen between November and March. But they started disappearing from the country at the [...]