Kidnapped rare Serbian eagle freed into wild after rescue
Summary
A rare eastern imperial eagle named Feliks was captured by poachers in Syria and later rescued. After months of care at a wildlife center in Lebanon, the eagle was brought back to Serbia and released into the wild.Key Facts
- Feliks is an eastern imperial eagle, a critically endangered species.
- The bird was caught by poachers in Syria and held captive for months.
- Poachers demanded a ransom, which Serbian conservationists refused to pay.
- Feliks was cared for at a wildlife center in Beirut, Lebanon, for over six months.
- Serbian peacekeepers transported Feliks back to Serbia on a military plane.
- Feliks was monitored and recovered at the Palic Zoo before release.
- Conservation efforts in Serbia have increased the eagle population from 1 to 29 pairs since 2017.
- Experts will continue tracking Feliks to ensure his survival and adaptation in the wild.
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