ASTANA – Kazakhstan has banned low-altitude aircraft flights over flamingo nesting areas, Kazinform reported on March 30, citing the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources.
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Last month, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the need to protect pink flamingos, which face threats from human activity. Listed as a rare and endangered species in Kazakhstan, the flamingo population is estimated at 10,000-50,000 individuals.
The ministry is enhancing protection measures, and regularly monitoring flamingo populations and their habitats. It is also tackling illegal Artemia fishing, a key food source for flamingos.
