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Israel's Great Cormorant Population Soars to 23,468

2/5/2025

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In January 2025, Israel celebrated a remarkable rise in great cormorants, with the census revealing 23,468 birds—an impressive leap from 19,080 the previous year. This resurgence, the highest in twenty years, is a testament to successful breeding in Europe and effective conservation strategies that have helped balance wildlife and fish farming interests.

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In January 2025, Israel celebrated a remarkable rise in great cormorants, with the census revealing 23,468 birds—an impressive leap from 19,080 the previous year. This resurgence, the highest in twenty years, is a testament to successful breeding in Europe and effective conservation strategies that have helped balance wildlife and fish farming interests.