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Rewilding Britain with the Dalmatian Pelican - Could the Dalmatian Pelican Return to the UK?

#rewildingbritain #rewildingthedalmatianpelican #dalmatianpelican #couldthedalmatianpelicanreturntotheuk Rewilding Britain with the Dalmatian Pelican - Could the Dalmatian Pelican Return to the UK? Story and narration source: https://www.independent.co.uk/environ... A new rewilding effort which aims to expand the UK’s marshlands could see the return of the Dalmatian pelican. They were hunted to extinction almost 2,000 years ago and with the drainage of wetlands, their habitats and food sources were depleted and destroyed. It is extremely vulnerable across its entire geographic range, and is classified as “Near Threatened” on the IUCN Red List. These freshwater birds are huge and from bill to tail, they grow up to six feet in length and have wingspans of up to 11.5 feet (3.5m) – this is bigger than the UK’s existing largest bird, the common crane. Researchers have said there are possibilities for reintroductions and that there is already the necessary habitat to support a limited number of Dalmatian pelicans in Britain. Some wetlands would require further restoration to support pelicans and we need more, bigger, better wetlands. They need large expanses of fish-rich water where they can fish, so fish rich water in large connected areas. The RSPB have agreed they could support the reintroduction of the species provided comprehensive scientific assessments were undertaken and suitable habitats created. Our landscape has changed since the birds were her last, so assessments on how suitable it is now is paramount to sustaining such a population. In order to breed it needs fish-filled waters undisturbed by human activity, with extensive flooded and shallow water areas. Defra has said that as part of the 25 Year Environment Plan the government will provide opportunities for the reintroduction of formerly native species, where there are clear environmental and socio-economic benefits. The Dalmatian pelican doesn’t fish in groups like other species of pelican, it spreads out, so we wouldn't be seeing less fish. The presence of the bird could be beneficial to local economies, and could also have positive ecological impacts. The UK’s Wildlife Trusts are already reviving wetland areas all over the UK. Thriving wetlands hold back floodwater and stop it gushing downstream and they also filter out impurities so we have better drinking water and they support wildlife too. Please Read: While I take utmost care to provide information from reliable research and sources, I cannot guarantee all information provided in my videos to be 100% accurate. Also, I cannot guarantee the clips are of true likeness to the content being discussed or described. Please do let me know if I have made mistakes so I can keep learning and spreading the most accurate information possible. As my channel grows, the better access I have to specialised media as well as time to dedicate to filming. You can comment or email me at [email protected]. Thanks! References https://www.independent.co.uk/environ... Wetlands - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Common crane "Common Crane (Grus grus) in flight" by Allan Hopkins is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Marshland "Marshland" by `James Wheeler is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 Dalmatian pelican eating https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Wildlife trust website: https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/habita... you for watching! Thanks for Watching! Please subscribe if you have enjoyed the video :). YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRP8... Instagram -   / animaleducate   Facebook -   / animal-educa.  . Website - https://lupine-media.co.uk/animal-edu...