Daily Press Release: Species Spotlights & Conservation News , July 15, 2026

Conservation Success: The Hornbill Returns

Gir Forest, India.
A story of recovery.
The Indian Grey Hornbill (Ocyceros birostris) is back.

The Context

• Local extinction: 1950s–1960s.
• Duration of absence: 60+ years.
• Initial attempt: 1980 (failed).
• Current project launch: 2021.

The Strategy

• Source: Aravalli forests, north Gujarat.
• Total birds released: 40 (2021–2023).
• Method: Two-phase translocation.
• Phase 1 (2021–22): 28 birds.
• Phase 2 (2023): 12 birds.

The Monitoring

• Satellite telemetry: 11 males tagged.
• Tracking unit: Sasan-Gir Hi-Tech Wildlife Monitoring.
• Data points: Home range, habitat use, breeding sites.
• Observation: Home-range size stabilized. Adaptation confirmed.

The Results

• Breeding status: Four consecutive years of success.
• 2023: One pair raised chicks.
• 2024: Three pairs nested successfully.
• 2025–2026: Continued population expansion.
• Diet: Banyan, peepal, karamda, dhraman.
• Insects and invertebrates: Supplementary nutrition for chicks.

Company Milestones: Zoo Imagery Growth

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Quality is the priority.
Zoo Imagery has reached a new threshold.

Key Performance Indicators

• Digital asset library: Exceeded 1,000,000 files.
• Year-over-Year (YoY) growth: 40%.
• Avian category expansion: 25% increase.
• Total bird species represented: 3,000+.
• Format availability: Landscape and portrait.

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Species Spotlight: Indian Grey Hornbill

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The Indian Grey Hornbill is a medium-sized bird.
Distinctive features:

• Curved, brownish-grey beak.
• Prominent casque (pointy structure) on the upper mandible.
• Dull grey and light brown plumage.
• Black and white tail tip.

Role in the Ecosystem
They are forest farmers.
They disperse seeds.
They maintain forest diversity.
Without them, the Gir landscape was incomplete.

Photography Collection
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The Milestone

• Partner institutions: 50+.
• New integrations: 12 in the last quarter.
• Average engagement increase: 35% for partners.

The Functionality

1. Guests take photos.
2. Guests share via ZooMedia.us.
3. Zoos leverage the content.
4. Marketing impact increases.

The ROI

• Real-time tracking.
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• Low-cost content generation.

Looking Ahead

Conservation takes time.
Technology makes it visible.
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