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Once neighbours, sparrows now face extinction
The New Indian Express
|March 21, 2025
THE sparrow has become a rare sight in today's urban sprawl, leaving many children unfamiliar with this charming companion.
THE sparrow has become a rare sight in today's urban sprawl, leaving many children unfamiliar with this charming companion. As deforestation, noise pollution, and urbanization take their toll, these birds are retreating to rural areas.
"The absence of sparrows in our cities is alarming for bird enthusiasts. Their cheerful chirping in rural settings offers a comforting reminder of nature's harmony," says Dr Raman Kumar, an ornithologist.
Cette histoire est tirée de l'édition March 21, 2025 de The New Indian Express.
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