This article was originally published on Critter Science.

The African sacred ibis is a species of wading bird native to Africa. These birds were likened to the Egyptian god Thoth. Ironically, they have been extirpated from Egypt. There are also populations found in parts of the middle east. The sacred ibis may face the threats of hunting, trapping, […]

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