This means that in spite of the increase in population at the breeding station, along with all the efforts of scientists and government authorities, the fate of the northern bald ibis still hangs in the balance.
Artinya, sekalipun jumlah mereka di pusat penangkaran meningkat, disertai semua upaya para ilmuwan dan pemerintah, nasib ibis petapa masih di ujung tanduk.