Stand Up for the Endangered Species Act
Last week, the Trump Administration proposed a rule change that would profoundly weaken the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the most important law for protecting and conserving threatened plants and animals in our country. We believe this change would be catastrophic for Endangered Whooping Cranes, as well as countless other species, and their habitats.
First Confirmed Death of Endangered Whooping Crane due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
An Endangered Whooping Crane, lovingly named “Ducky,” died earlier this month due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). The loss marks the first confirmed death of a Whooping Crane due to HPAI.
Safeguarding Health for Conservation Heroes
This summer, the International Crane Foundation in Zambia partnered with the Mumbwa District Health Office to conduct a voluntary health screening for Wildlife Police Officers, Community Scouts, International Crane Foundation staff, and their families at Blue Lagoon National Park.
Kenya Crane Festival Celebrates Ten Years
A local grassroots celebration of cranes has now grown into a national platform for education, cultural exchange, and conservation action.
Protecting Cranes, Supporting Communities
Deep in northern Rwanda lies Rugezi Marsh, a 6,735-hectare high-altitude peatland that plays a crucial role in both biodiversity and people’s daily lives. The marsh is not only a breeding site for more than 25% of Rwanda’s Grey Crowned Crane population, but it also regulates the water flow to Burera and Ruhondo lakes—vital sources of the country’s hydroelectric power.
Understanding Renesting in the Whooping Crane Eastern Migratory Population
How can we better understand renesting behavior and the potential it plays in maximizing the breeding season for this endangered species?
Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – September 2025
Below is the most recent update for the Eastern Migratory Population of Whooping Cranes. The past month’s big news: this year’s wild-hatched chick, W1-25, fledged!
Renewed Commitment to South Africa’s National Bird Focuses on Habitat Restoration and Collaboration With Farmers
As South Africa celebrates Heritage Month, and ahead of marking Heritage Day on September 24, the Endangered Wildlife Trust/International Crane Foundation partnership has launched its new Blue Crane project focusing on habitat restoration, addressing threats posed by infrastructure, collaborating with partners such as farmers, and monitoring and research.
Continuing the Legacy
The International Crane Foundation’s new 10-Year Vision (2025–2035) presents a bold, ambitious, global strategy to ensure that all 15 crane species survive and thrive, along with the people who live with them.
Our Next Big Step in Whooping Crane Conservation
The International Crane Foundation is launching a bold new initiative to purchase and restore a strategic property on the Texas Gulf Coast to manage as a Whooping Crane sanctuary.
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