The Northern Bald Ibis
As previously discussed in this blog, Syria and Turkey have become much closed in recent years. That trend has continued in an issue especially close to this bloggers heart. Syria and Turkey are cooperating in efforts to save the endangered Northern Bald Ibis, a species thought to have only one active breeding pair left in Syria.
Turkey has agreed to donate 6 birds in total, 4 adults and 2 juveniles, to Syria in a last ditch effort to rebuild the native population. Apparently the transfer was finalized through the efforts of the Syrian and Turkish first ladies.
Hopefully this can serve as a model for further cooperation in the conservation field, as Syria serves as a vital migratory route for many severely endangered bird species.