By the early 1990s, just 10 pink pigeons remained in Mauritius; captive breeding helped the wild population recover to 400 to 480 birds

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• Hindustan TimesLean L·1h ago

  By the early 1990s, just 10 pink pigeons remained in Mauritius; captive breeding helped the wild population recover to 400 to 480 birds

  Captive breeding helped Mauritius’ pink pigeons rebound from near extinction, but declining genetic diversity remains a concern for their long-term survival.

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