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The Times of India Tanisha Sarkar •

Since 1960s, Britain’s European turtle doves have suffered an almost 99% population decline. In 2026, 30 birds were released to restore the species

Since 1960s, Britain’s European turtle doves have suffered an almost 99% population decline. In 2026, 30 birds were released to restore the species

Britain’s European turtle dove population has fallen by 98% since the late 1960s and early 1970s. In 2026, conservationists released 30 birds in Hampshire as part of efforts to restore the species. One released female has already laid eggs, offering an encour…

Sometimes, helping a species recover begins with something as simple as paying attention. For Britains European turtle doves, one of the countrys most threatened farmland birds, conservationists are … [+5133 chars]
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