A key wetland in southern Spain is drying out and its most iconic residents, flamingos, are leaving. Their numbers have dropped sharply in just weeks, as falling water levels disrupt feeding and nesting grounds.


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<p>Ukraine has revealed a powerful new cruise missile, the Flamingo FP-5, capable of striking targets more than 3,000 kilometres inside Russian territory. The missile, developed entirely by Ukraine’s Fire Point defence company, can carry a massive 1,150-kilogram warhead, making it one of the country’s most destructive weapons yet. Iryna Terekh, Fire Point’s CEO and technical director, told Politico, “We did not want to go public with this one, but it seems to be the right time. Flamingo is the long-range cruise missile that can carry a 1,150-kilogram warhead and fly into Russia for 3,000 kilometres.”</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/are-ukrainian-drones-pushing-russia-into-a-fuel-crisis-how-ukraine-is-choking-russia-s-energy-lifeline-1755970714532"><strong>Are Ukrainian drones pushing Russia into a fuel crisis? How Ukraine is choking Russia’s energy lifeline</strong></a></p><h2><strong>How fast and destructive is it?</strong></h2><p>While exact details remain secret, Ms Terekh confirmed that the Flamingo is faster than any other missile Ukraine currently possesses. “It took less than nine months to develop it from an idea to its first successful tests on the battlefield,” she said, adding that its destructive potential far exceeds the R-360 Neptune, which previously struck a Russian oil refinery and triggered a three-day blaze.</p><h2><strong>What has Ukraine said about future production?</strong></h2><p>President Volodymyr Zelensky has promised that Ukraine will have “many more” of the new missiles by December, but stopped short of sharing operational details. He said further information would come only “when Ukraine could use hundreds of them”.</p><h2><strong>How is Russia reacting?</strong></h2><p>Moscow has tried to downplay the missile’s threat. State news agency Tass suggested the Flamingo is based on a British design, but Ms Terekh dismissed the claims. “Russian attempts to try to obstruct publicity about the new missile only demonstrate their concern,” she said. “I would say there is some sort of big d*** energy moment. You don’t need a scary name for a missile that can fly 3,000 kilometres. The main goal is for a missile to be effective.”</p><h2><strong>Trump backs more Ukrainian strikes</strong></h2><p>Kyiv’s confidence has also been boosted by support from US President Donald Trump, who urged Ukraine to intensify its attacks on Russian territory. Writing on social media, Trump said, “It is very hard, if not impossible, to win a war without attacking an invaders country [sic]. It’s like a great team in sports that has a fantastic defense, but is not allowed to play offense. Interesting times ahead!!!”</p>

Ukraine has unveiled the Flamingo FP-5, a powerful cruise missile with a 3,000 km range and 1,150 kg warhead. Developed in under nine months, it surpasses previous Ukrainian missiles in speed and power.

Ukraine has revealed a powerful new cruise missile, the Flamingo FP-5, capable of striking targets more than 3,000 kilometres inside Russian territory. The missile, developed entirely by Ukraine’s Fire Point defence company, can carry a massive 1,150-kilogram warhead, making it one of the country’s most destructive weapons yet. Iryna Terekh, Fire Point’s CEO and technical director, told Politico, “We did not want to go public with this one, but it seems to be the right time. Flamingo is the long-range cruise missile that can carry a 1,150-kilogram warhead and fly into Russia for 3,000 kilometres.” Also read: Are Ukrainian drones pushing Russia into a fuel crisis? How Ukraine is choking Russia’s energy lifeline How fast and destructive is it? While exact details remain secret, Ms Terekh confirmed that the Flamingo is faster than any other missile Ukraine currently possesses. “It took less than nine months to develop it from an idea to its first successful tests on the battlefield,” she said, adding that its destructive potential far exceeds the R-360 Neptune, which previously struck a Russian oil refinery and triggered a three-day blaze. What has Ukraine said about future production? President Volodymyr Zelensky has promised that Ukraine will have “many more” of the new missiles by December, but stopped short of sharing operational details. He said further information would come only “when Ukraine could use hundreds of them”. How is Russia reacting? Moscow has tried to downplay the missile’s threat. State news agency Tass suggested the Flamingo is based on a British design, but Ms Terekh dismissed the claims. “Russian attempts to try to obstruct publicity about the new missile only demonstrate their concern,” she said. “I would say there is some sort of big d*** energy moment. You don’t need a scary name for a missile that can fly 3,000 kilometres. The main goal is for a missile to be effective.” Trump backs more Ukrainian strikes Kyiv’s confidence has also been boosted by support from US President Donald Trump, who urged Ukraine to intensify its attacks on Russian territory. Writing on social media, Trump said, “It is very hard, if not impossible, to win a war without attacking an invaders country [sic]. It’s like a great team in sports that has a fantastic defense, but is not allowed to play offense. Interesting times ahead!!!”

<p>Ukraine has unveiled the Flamingo FP-5, a powerful cruise missile with a 3,000 km range and 1,150 kg warhead. Developed in under nine months, it surpasses previous Ukrainian missiles in speed and power.</p>

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Ukraine has begun serial production of the new Flamingo cruise missile. Its range will reach 3,000 kilometers. This is in fact almost twice that of the modern version of the Tomahawk Block V, which flies over 1,600 km.

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<p>In India, dozens of flamingos were hit by a flight over the Laxmi Nagar area of Pantnagar in Mumbai's Ghatkopar on Monday (May 20) night. According to a report in Hindustan Times, an Emirates flight EK 508 reported a bird hit on arrival at 9:18 PM (Indian Standard Time). The flight landed while suffering damages.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Flamingos reported killed: What next?</strong></h2>

<p>According to additional chief conservator of forests (Mangrove protection cell) SY Rama Rao, 36 flamingo carcasses were found in Pantnagar following which a search has been launched to find out if more birds were killed.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Mangrove protection cell’s deputy conservator Deepak Khade said, "The airport authorities have confirmed to us about the bird strike. This has happened closer to Laxmi Nagar (northern end of Ghatkopar East)."</p>

<p>Prashant Bahadure, range forest officer of the mangrove protection cell, told Hindustan Times, "I went to the airport, but they didn’t allow me entry. The airport authorities have told us these flamingos were hit by an Emirates flight. We got a call from the local residents and the incident may have happened between 8.40 PM to 8:50 PM and our team was on spot at 9.15 PM."</p>

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<p>Environmentalist D Stalin on NGO Vanshakti told the newspaper, "What caused the birds to fly into the aeroplane, etc. are being investigated. My theory is the new power lines through the sanctuary area are causing disorientation to the birds. It should have never been permitted... Alternate routes were many. While giving permissions for power lines(earlier, it was not allowed inside sanctuaries) the wildlife board meekly surrendered to the power company. Instead, the Thane Creek Wildlife Sanctuary was bulldozed and towers erected."</p>

<h2><strong>Flamingo flocks in Mumbai region</strong></h2>

<p>The wetlands in Thane creek, NRI complex area and TS Chanakya lakes are home to flamingo flocks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is speculated that if someone or some people had chased the birds out at night from their habitat, the flocks might have attempted to fly towards Thane Creek following which they might have met the accident.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In India, dozens of flamingos were hit by a flight over the Laxmi Nagar area of Pantnagar in Mumbai's Ghatkopar on Monday (May 20) night. According to a report in Hindustan Times, an Emirates flight EK 508 reported a bird hit on arrival at 9:18 PM (Indian Standard Time).

In India, dozens of flamingos were hit by a flight over the Laxmi Nagar area of Pantnagar in Mumbai's Ghatkopar on Monday (May 20) night. According to a report in Hindustan Times, an Emirates flight EK 508 reported a bird hit on arrival at 9:18 PM (Indian Standard Time). The flight landed while suffering damages. Flamingos reported killed: What next? According to additional chief conservator of forests (Mangrove protection cell) SY Rama Rao, 36 flamingo carcasses were found in Pantnagar following which a search has been launched to find out if more birds were killed. Also watch | Aircraft skids on the runway on the runway while landing in Mumbai × Mangrove protection cell’s deputy conservator Deepak Khade said, "The airport authorities have confirmed to us about the bird strike. This has happened closer to Laxmi Nagar (northern end of Ghatkopar East)." Prashant Bahadure, range forest officer of the mangrove protection cell, told Hindustan Times, "I went to the airport, but they didn’t allow me entry. The airport authorities have told us these flamingos were hit by an Emirates flight. We got a call from the local residents and the incident may have happened between 8.40 PM to 8:50 PM and our team was on spot at 9.15 PM." Also read | Explained: Why experts are warning that upcoming Navi Mumbai int'l airport is 'highly dangerous' Environmentalist D Stalin on NGO Vanshakti told the newspaper, "What caused the birds to fly into the aeroplane, etc. are being investigated. My theory is the new power lines through the sanctuary area are causing disorientation to the birds. It should have never been permitted... Alternate routes were many. While giving permissions for power lines(earlier, it was not allowed inside sanctuaries) the wildlife board meekly surrendered to the power company. Instead, the Thane Creek Wildlife Sanctuary was bulldozed and towers erected." Flamingo flocks in Mumbai region The wetlands in Thane creek, NRI complex area and TS Chanakya lakes are home to flamingo flocks. It is speculated that if someone or some people had chased the birds out at night from their habitat, the flocks might have attempted to fly towards Thane Creek following which they might have met the accident. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>An African flamingo, who is numbered 492, has been living the life of a fugitive. Well, not literally. Around 17 years ago, the bird had made a daring escape from a zoo in the US state of Kansas and now it has resurfaced in Texas, which is around 700 miles (1,100 kilometres) to the south. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2005, the bird, which was nicknamed Pink Floyd by Texas officials, fled the Sedgwick County Zoo when keepers failed to clip its wings, a New York Times report said. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The survival of the flamingo in the wild was highly unlikely. Another flamingo, No 347, had also fled. It hasn’t been seen yet. No 492 was spotted by a fishing guide David Foreman this month. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Foreman, who was out for fishing with a friend in Port Lavaca on Texas’s Gulf coast, told the Guardian, “I was expecting to see a bunch of white pelicans from the east coast, coming down here for the wintertime.”</p>

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<p>Instead, what he saw looked like “a poof-ball sitting on a leg”. Soon the bird began “running back and forth. I kind of got the impression that it was just trying to get away from us without having to actually fly off.” &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>After catching the bird on video, Foreman posted it online. “That’s when people started telling me, ‘Oh, that’s probably that escaped flamingo,’” he said. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Then, Foreman tagged the Texas parks and wildlife department, which confirmed it on Twitter. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


An African flamingo, who is numbered 492, has been living the life of a fugitive. Well, not literally. Around 17 years ago, the bird had made a daring escape from a zoo in the US state of Kansas and now it has resurfaced in Texas, which is around 700 miles (1,100 kilometres) to the south.

An African flamingo, who is numbered 492, has been living the life of a fugitive. Well, not literally. Around 17 years ago, the bird had made a daring escape from a zoo in the US state of Kansas and now it has resurfaced in Texas, which is around 700 miles (1,100 kilometres) to the south. In 2005, the bird, which was nicknamed Pink Floyd by Texas officials, fled the Sedgwick County Zoo when keepers failed to clip its wings, a New York Times report said. Also Read: Insect-borne viruses may trigger next pandemic, warn health experts The survival of the flamingo in the wild was highly unlikely. Another flamingo, No 347, had also fled. It hasn’t been seen yet. No 492 was spotted by a fishing guide David Foreman this month. Pink Floyd has returned from the dark side of the moon. The flamingo escaped from a Kansas zoo in 2005 and is often spotted on the #TexasCoast. 📷David Foreman@TPWDfish pic.twitter.com/cjrevByDhm — TX Parks & Wildlife (@TPWDnews) March 28, 2022 × Foreman, who was out for fishing with a friend in Port Lavaca on Texas’s Gulf coast, told the Guardian, “I was expecting to see a bunch of white pelicans from the east coast, coming down here for the wintertime.” Watch | A story of hope: Rare Sumatran rhino born in Indonesia × Instead, what he saw looked like “a poof-ball sitting on a leg”. Soon the bird began “running back and forth. I kind of got the impression that it was just trying to get away from us without having to actually fly off.” After catching the bird on video, Foreman posted it online. “That’s when people started telling me, ‘Oh, that’s probably that escaped flamingo,’” he said. Then, Foreman tagged the Texas parks and wildlife department, which confirmed it on Twitter. (With inputs from agencies)

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After being rehabilitated: flamingo named Coro Coro was reintroduced back to the wild

<p>Taxidermists in Australia are restoring the country's last two flamingos.&nbsp;Known as Chile and Greater, the flamingos will be displayed by the South Australian Museum.</p>

<p>The flamingoes, that were both males, are being resurrected as gay emblems for the Feast festival in South Australia. They had died in 2018 and 2014 respectively.</p>

<p>''It is wonderful that their stories and that of their species can continue to be told,'' said Adelaide Zoo director Phil Ainsley.</p>

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<p>''Current biosecurity rules mean we can’t import flamingos anymore so for some visitors this could be the only chance to ever get up close to these birds,'' he added.</p>

<p>Greater had been at the zoo since the 1930s and is one of the oldest flamingos in the world.</p>

<p>Two 17-year-old boys had beaten it up and were charged with ill-treatment of an animal and faced a penalty of four years in jail.</p>

<p>Flamingoes, that feed on crustaceans, get their color from salt lakes. Ice Age marked the end of wild flamingoes in Australia.</p>

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<p>After this age, they were only bred in zoos. With less water and increased concentration ratio in the water, flaminglets that were unable to fly usually die.</p>

<p>They are also suffering as a result of climate change and agricultural irrigation methods.</p>

<p>''The world and Australia got exceedingly dry because all the water was locked up in ice,'' said Flinders University vertebrate palaeontologist Trevor Worthy.</p>

<p>''The lakes dried out altogether, all at the same time all across Australia, so there was nowhere for them to go. Too many lakes dried out simultaneously … they were stuffed.''</p>

<p>They disappeared over 25,000 years ago as per the fossilised footprints and bones in creek discovered by scientists.</p>


Taxidermists in Australia are restoring the country's last two flamingos. Known as Chile and Greater, the flamingos will be displayed by the South Australian Museum.

Taxidermists in Australia are restoring the country's last two flamingos. Known as Chile and Greater, the flamingos will be displayed by the South Australian Museum. The flamingoes, that were both males, are being resurrected as gay emblems for the Feast festival in South Australia. They had died in 2018 and 2014 respectively. ''It is wonderful that their stories and that of their species can continue to be told,'' said Adelaide Zoo director Phil Ainsley. Also read | Birds in Amazon turning smaller, longer-winged, courtesy climate change: Study ''Current biosecurity rules mean we can’t import flamingos anymore so for some visitors this could be the only chance to ever get up close to these birds,'' he added. Greater had been at the zoo since the 1930s and is one of the oldest flamingos in the world. Two 17-year-old boys had beaten it up and were charged with ill-treatment of an animal and faced a penalty of four years in jail. Flamingoes, that feed on crustaceans, get their color from salt lakes. Ice Age marked the end of wild flamingoes in Australia. Also read | Reproduction without mating? Largest land birds in North America surprise scientists After this age, they were only bred in zoos. With less water and increased concentration ratio in the water, flaminglets that were unable to fly usually die. They are also suffering as a result of climate change and agricultural irrigation methods. ''The world and Australia got exceedingly dry because all the water was locked up in ice,'' said Flinders University vertebrate palaeontologist Trevor Worthy. ''The lakes dried out altogether, all at the same time all across Australia, so there was nowhere for them to go. Too many lakes dried out simultaneously … they were stuffed.'' They disappeared over 25,000 years ago as per the fossilised footprints and bones in creek discovered by scientists.

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