Meet the scientist teaching a once-extinct bird species how to migrate for the winter

In larger-size birds like geese, cranes, and also ibises, the migration route is a social tradition. It passes from generation to generation, meaning younger birds must learn from older ones.

After being hunted to near extinction, the northern bald ibis disappeared from Central Europe by the 17th century. Today, it has been reintroduced after decades of conservation efforts.

We don’t have any birds from the historical European population; fortunately, we have a well-managed breeding population in captivity that allows us to reintroduce them into the wild.

As the northern bald ibises return to Europe from extinction, biologist Johannes Fritz leads efforts to teach these birds their migratory routes, ensuring their survival.

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