IS threat to rare bird in Syria

Damascus: A rare bird in Syria is being feared extinction because of the seizure of Palmyra by Islamic State Militants It was in 2002 that a tiny breeding colony of the northern bald ibis was found near the city. Three birds held in captivity were abandoned last week as their guards fled off due to the the IS fierce fighting. Nobody has viewed those birds after that. The condition of the birds is unknown now. Officials have offered a reward of $1,000 (£646) for information regarding the where...