Aug 24, 2016
New Research from Japan Discovers Meaning of Red-crowned Crane Arch Display
East Asia’s Red-crowned Crane has achieved remarkable cultural significance throughout its range, in part because of its dramatic and extraordinarily ritualized displays, including the remarkable arch display.
Aug 08, 2016
Whooping Crane Egg Score Card 2016
A tradition at the International Crane Foundation is to follow our “Egg Score Card,” which tracks the Whooping Crane eggs from our captive flock and wild nests in Wisconsin.
Aug 02, 2016
Chinese and U.S. Researchers Collaborate to Save Black-necked Cranes
In early June, I boarded a 13-hour flight from Chicago to Beijing to begin the first stage of my two-day journey to Ruoergai National Nature Reserve in southwest China.
Jul 29, 2016
Member Appreciation Day
This year’s Member Appreciation Day on Saturday, October 8, 2016 will be our best ever as Co-founder Dr. George Archibald celebrates his 70th birthday with the heart and soul of the International Crane Foundation – YOU!
Jul 27, 2016
Travels with George: Connecting the Birthplace of Buddha with Sarus Crane Conservation
In 1989, when International Crane Foundation staff first visited Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha on the lowlands of Nepal, we recognized the significance of the three-square-mile site rich with natural habitats and breeding pairs of Sarus Cranes – the religious harmony at Lumbini was reflected by a natural harmony.
Jul 11, 2016
Travels with George: Sharing Experiences from Sarus and Whooping Crane Reintroductions
Many decades ago there were non-migratory Sarus Cranes in Thailand and non-migratory Whooping Cranes in Louisiana. Both populations were lost. Since 2011, captive breeding programs in the two countries have each provided 12-15 birds annually for releases back into the wild.
Jun 23, 2016
Travels with George: Inspiring Crane Conservation in China
The International Crane Foundation, as a world center for cranes, provides extraordinary learning opportunities as well as inspiration for conservationists from around the world. We’ve been delighted to host several significant visits from China, Thailand, and Nepal this year.
Jun 15, 2016
Changes are hatching in the Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership
Whooping Crane chicks have already started hatching at captive rearing centers across North America. This year, the captive-raised chicks to be released in Wisconsin will be doing things a little differently from their predecessors.
Jun 03, 2016
Two Endangered Whooping Cranes Shot in Louisiana
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has confirmed the apparent shooting of two Endangered Whooping Cranes in Acadia Parish, Louisiana.
May 24, 2016
Defendant Pleads Guilty at Pre-conference Hearing for Texas Whooping Crane Shooting
The pre-conference hearing was held yesterday afternoon for the accused shooter of two Whooping Cranes in Jefferson County, Texas in January 2016.