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Rescuing New Delhi's birds of prey from kite flying

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Suhail Bhat in New Delhi | Sharan Anuraj in New Delhi
January 20, 2023

Kite flying may seem like a harmless activity, but not with strings coated in powdered glass, which has been outlawed in New Delhi since 2017. The dangerous pastime is taking its toll on the city's urban population of eagles, kites and owls.

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