The Wildlife Science and Conservation Center of Mongolia held the grand opening ceremony for the new Khurkh Ecological Research and Community Center on August 19 in the Khurkh-Khuiten Nature Reserve… Continue reading New Research and Community Center Opens in the Khurkh-Khuiten Nature Reserve in Mongolia
Author: Sara Gavney Moore
Staying Alert: The link between habitat, weather, and vigilance in nesting Whooping Cranes
Whooping Cranes (Grus americana) are a long-lived species, and in the wild, they can live for 25-30 years and begin breeding at two to three years of age. Once breeding,… Continue reading Staying Alert: The link between habitat, weather, and vigilance in nesting Whooping Cranes
International Crane Foundation Registers Carbon Offsetting Project for 90,000 Hectares
CONTACT: Jodi Legge, Director of External Affairs, 608-356-9462, ext. 120 Addresses Greenhouse Gas Emissions to Protect Habitat and Farmers in South Africa Aug. 13, 2024 (South Africa) – As part of… Continue reading International Crane Foundation Registers Carbon Offsetting Project for 90,000 Hectares
In the News – July 2024
Monthly summary of media stories highlighting our global programs. Protecting the World’s Cranes with Dr. Rich Beilfuss, International Crane Foundation, The Think Wild Podcast International Crane Foundation: Researcher appointed to Wisconsin… Continue reading In the News – July 2024
Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – August 2024
Below is the most recent update for the Eastern Migratory Population of Whooping Cranes. During July, we have been busy monitoring chicks! A huge thank you to the staff of the… Continue reading Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – August 2024
Kenya’s oldest known wild Grey Crowned Crane
On the northern foothills of Nyandarua Mountains (also known as Aberdare Ranges) lies a small, high-altitude and one of Kenya’s highly threatened wetlands, Lake Ol’ Bolossat. The lake has a… Continue reading Kenya’s oldest known wild Grey Crowned Crane
Crane Schools Bring Nature Into Chinese Classrooms
“It is really a unique chance for rural children to attend an environmental education class,” says Ms. Tu Qianmin, a school teacher at Lusigang Primary School. If you go with… Continue reading Crane Schools Bring Nature Into Chinese Classrooms
New Exhibit Showcasing Sandhill Crane Migration Through Nebraska Opens at International Crane Foundation Headquarters
CONTACT: Ryan Michalesko, Communications & Advocacy Specialist, 608-356-9462 ext. 113 July 23, 2024 – Baraboo, Wis. – For just a few weeks each year, more than half a million Sandhill… Continue reading New Exhibit Showcasing Sandhill Crane Migration Through Nebraska Opens at International Crane Foundation Headquarters
Whooping Crane Migrates Directly Over Lake Michigan
Cranes and other large-bodied waterbirds tend to migrate using soaring flight, relying on the thermal lift generated most strongly over land. They often fly around obstacles such as large bodies… Continue reading Whooping Crane Migrates Directly Over Lake Michigan
Resident Blue Cranes Raise Newly Hatched Sandhill Crane Chick
CONTACT: Ryan Michalesko, Communications & Advocacy Specialist, 608-356-9462 ext. 113 International Crane Foundation resident Blue Cranes cross-foster newly hatched Sandhill Crane chick July 11, 2024 – Baraboo, Wis. – There’s… Continue reading Resident Blue Cranes Raise Newly Hatched Sandhill Crane Chick