Zoo starts crowdfunding campaign to protect endangered bird

Why do they need crowd funding for "one of the nation's special national treasures"? I guess the government and ministry for land and agriculture are too busy filling their coffers to worry about a single bird species.

By the way, a 'rock ptarmigan' is a kind of grouse or large quail. The reason has become so highly endangered is because of people eating its eggs, not from foxes and crows as the article states. Here's a link to a stock photo of one. You're welcome JT.

http://www.hww.ca/kaboom/images/Birds/Ptarmigan/Ptarmigan_Rock-Ptarmigan_Thinkstock-2.jpg

i was lucky to see a couple when living around that area a few years ago. amazing birds.

agree with @disillusioned, Abe got 147million yen in political donations this year, how about he uses some of this for Japans national heritage?

I wholeheartedly support this campaign.

The number of endangered bird species are already below the critical level.

Immediate action is required.

Kendra of Debit Solutions Company

I guess the government and ministry for land and agriculture are too busy filling their coffers to worry about a single bird species. just a fraction of the money used on whaling and bluefin tuna fishing diverted to this conservation effort, problem solved.

Crowd funding for animals in Japan depends largely on how kawaii the animal is. Let's hope the birds are cute enough...