Albania announces Pelican Day to promote threatened birds

TIRANA, Albania – Albania’s government has declared May 10 as Pelican Day in an effort to protect the habitat of a bird under threat.

A statement Friday says Environment Minister Lefter Koka issued the order to help promote care for the birds, which face challenges from hunting and a shrinking habitat.

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