Pioneering Success for Climate-Adaptive Species Conservation: The Return of Dr. Saurier
In 2023, the Waldrappteam guided a group of 35 young Northern Bald Ibises to Andalusia for the first time. The reason for this new migration route is climate change: due to increasingly prolonged warm periods, the migratory birds are now departing later in the autumn and are struggling more and more to cross the Alps due to the lack of thermal updrafts.
The case of the Northern Bald Ibis
Experts meet to discuss a new regulatory framework on environmental crimes: The Northern Bald Ibis as sentinels signaling wildlife poaching.
26th LIFE Platform at Schloss Rosegg in Carinthia
From April 23 to 24, the 26th LIFE Platform took place at Schloss Rosegg in Carinthia. The event was hosted by the Rosegg Zoo and the LIFE Northern Bald Ibis project.
A Golden Panda of WWF Italy to Waldrappteam for conservation efforts
On April 11 to 13 2025, the WWF Italy National Forum was held, and on this occasion the Golden Panda, ‘Panda d’Oro’, the prestigious WWF Italy award given to projects and personalities who have distinguished themselves in environmental conservation over the past year, was awarded.
Breeding Season and Hand Raising in Full Swing: 32 Northern Bald Ibis Chicks Hand-Raised at Rosegg Zoo
On April 14, the final collection of Northern Bald Ibis chicks took place at Rosegg Zoo. Nine chicks, aged between 3 and 8 days, were taken from the nests. This brings the total number of chicks for -raising to 32, divided into eight nests.
Media Misidentification Threatens Conservation Efforts
A recent television broadcast in the news programs of the Italian media company Mediaset—including TG4, TG5 and TGCOM24—reported alleged damage to farmland in the Verona region caused by “ibis.”
Start of Hand-Raising at Rosegg Zoo & Exclusive Sponsorship Program
On April 4th, the hand-raising of this year’s Northern Bald Ibis chicks began at Rosegg Zoo. Seven chicks, aged between three and seven days, were taken from the breeding colony and, after a veterinary health check, placed in the care of a new foster parent team.
Uniting for the Northern Bald Ibis: Successful International Symposium Held in Andalusia
On March 12 and 13, a two-day symposium was held at the Alcázar of Jerez de la Frontera in Andalusia, a stunning Moorish building. Its architecture, blending both Arabic and European influences, symbolized the historical range of the Northern Bald Ibis, which once inhabited regions across both cultural spheres. This setting was the perfect frame for the International Northern Bald Ibis Symposium.
Between Claim and Reality: Italian Hunting Associations Responsible for the Protection of the Northern Bald Ibis and other Endangered
Poaching remains a significant threat to the Northern Bald Ibis in Italy. Around a third of Northern Bald Ibis losses in Italy are directly attributed to this environmental crime.
Eight birds poached in Italy: Modern GPS Technology Helps Exposing Poachers
For more than 20 years, we have been dedicated to fighting the senseless killing of Northern Bald Ibises in Italy. Despite all our efforts, eight birds were evidently poached during the autumn migration of 2024.