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Tunisia: Ecosystem Protection - 'Red Neck' Ostrich is Reintroduced in South West
Tunis -  About twenty 'Red Neck' Ostriches (Struthio camelus) have recently been
reintroduced in Tunisia 's national parks of the south west in Arbata
(Gafsa), Daghmous (Tozeur), and Jebil (Kebili).
 
Brought from the region of Agadir in Morocco the 'red neck ostrich' also
known as the 'North African Ostrich' is one of the four sub species of the
ostrich in the world.
 
The operation of reintroduction of this big running bird which was carried
out on Tuesday by the general directorate of forests, of the Ministry of
agriculture and water resources, is part of the national program of
protection and preservation of endangered species.
 
Preserving these birds against poachers is also part of the mission of the
general directorate.
 
This big bird can reach 2,7 meter in length and weigh up to 230 kilograms .
It an omnivorous species, living in semi arid conditions and can live up to
40 years old.
 
Recently, the national parks of Arabata, Daghmous and Jebil witnessed the
reintroduction of several other rare species, such as the Oryx and Dorcas
Gazelles.
 
Through several texts of Tunisia 's legislation which regulate animal hunting
and trade, the competent authorities were able to preserve several rare and
endangered animal and vegetal species, given their role in the protection of
the ecosystem and the diversification of both fauna and flora.
 
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