Did you know that some birds in Gujarat are at risk of extinction—not because of habitat loss, but because they’ve lost the ability to ‘fall in love’? It may sound unbelievable, but the lesser florican, a rare grassland bird, failed to breed last year. And this isn’t due to environmental damage alone; rather, scientists discovered a worrying lack of mating behaviors, threatening the species’ future.
So, what’s the solution when nature seemingly refuses to cooperate? Enter the fascinating world of artificial insemination—a cutting-edge technique not just transforming human fertility efforts but now playing a pivotal role in wildlife conservation.