10-year-old Ukrainian boy tracks rare black stork from Chernobyl to Africa to expose threats to its survival

NewsScience NewsAt just 10, Ukrainian boy Noah Beshto turned wildlife detective, tracking a rare black stork from Chernobyl to Africa in a motorhome; he wants to save the bird from deadly power lines, poaching and habitat loss At just 10, Ukrainian boy Noah Beshto turned wildlife detective, tracking a rare black stork from Chernobyl to Africa in a motorhome; he wants to save the bird from deadly power lines, poaching and habitat loss A 10-year-old Ukrainian boy has taken on an unusual wildlife mission, following a GPS-tagged black stork across countries in a motorhome to understand the dangers it faces during migration.

Noah Beshto, a young wildlife documentarian, travelled with Georgian ornithologist Nika Paposhvili as they tracked the bird from an area near Chernobyl in northern Ukraine towards Africa. As per a report published by Discover Wildlife, Noah described how the journey exposed him to the threats facing the species, including electrocution near power lines, poaching and habitat loss.Noah documented the expedition for his YouTube channel, Noah’s Diary.

The journey was driven by his curiosity about a bird that he believes receives far less attention than its more familiar relative, the white stork. “Everyone knows and loves white storks. In many countries, they are a symbol of family,” he told Discover Wildlife.

“But many people don’t even know that black storks exist! They are beautiful, rare and mysterious birds.”The tracking expedition also brought the young filmmaker face-to-face with the consequences of human activity. At TOI World Desk, our dedicated team of seasoned journalists and passionate writers tirelessly sifts through the vast tapestry of global events to bring you the latest news and diverse perspectives round the clock.

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