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Hargila Storks Surge Back Thanks to Conservation Hero

1/30/2026

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India's endangered hargila is experiencing a resurgence due to dedicated conservation efforts.
In January 2007, biologist Purnima Devi Barman witnessed a kadamba tree destruction in Assam, where greater adjutant storks were harmed.
She rescued a chick and felt a deep emotional connection as a mother.
Her experience underscores the urgent need to protect these birds and their habitat, marking a turning point in regional conservation.

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Story summary

India's endangered hargila is experiencing a resurgence due to dedicated conservation efforts.
In January 2007, biologist Purnima Devi Barman witnessed a kadamba tree destruction in Assam, where greater adjutant storks were harmed.
She rescued a chick and felt a deep emotional connection as a mother.
Her experience underscores the urgent need to protect these birds and their habitat, marking a turning point in regional conservation.