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IS threat to Syria's northern bald ibis near Palmyra - BBC News
IS threat to Syria's northern bald ibis near Palmyra
A rare bird may become extinct in Syria because of the capture of Palmyra by Islamic State, experts say.
A tiny breeding colony of the northern bald ibis - a critically endangered species - was found near the city in 2002.
Only one female returned from the wintering grounds in spring 2013.
Three further birds held in captivity were abandoned last week after their Bedouin guards fled the fighting. Their fate is unknown.
These creatures have very delicate senses of direction and breeding patterns. Any changes in environment impacts them severely, be it missile testing or Islamic radicals fighting away.
Unlike monuments which can be rebuilt or replaced, these birds cannot be replaced if they go extinct.
I don't like to be so pessimistic. I'd like to believe that the services know what they are doing.