The hunting of Houbara bustards, taxonomically classified as Clamydotis undulata, through falconry in Pakistan has led to an alarming decline in their numbers. The poaching mainly in Sindh province along the international border is not only a cause of serious concern for India but also in violation of wildlife protection laws and international conventions.
Alarm bells ring over hunting of rare India-bound birds in Pakistan
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Seeded on Wed Jan 9, 2013 3:06 AM

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