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
Category: Eurasian Crane
Field Notes from the President – Looking Forward
What a party! It was a joy to celebrate our 50th anniversary gala together with all of you, in person and in spirit, who made possible our past 50 years… Continue reading Field Notes from the President – Looking Forward
Working Together for Crane Conservation in China
More than 200 participants gathered in Guizhou Province, China, from March 10-12, 2023, for the 2021-2022 meeting of the China Wildlife Conservation Association’s United Crane Conservation Committee and the annual… Continue reading Working Together for Crane Conservation in China
Notes From the President – Going Big, Together
Courageous Acts of Crane Conservation Saving cranes is about so much more than saving cranes. Don’t get me wrong, I’m an incurable craniac. I cherish these ancient, endangered birds –… Continue reading Notes From the President – Going Big, Together
Historic Agreement Signed to Manage Vital Grasslands and Wetlands in the Khurk-Khuiten Nature Reserve of Mongolia
Contacts: Spike Millington, Vice President – Asia Program, 608-356-9462 ext. 140 and Claire Mirande, Grants Officer – Asia Program, 608-356-9462 ext. 122 Ulan Bator, Mongolia – Following the designation of… Continue reading Historic Agreement Signed to Manage Vital Grasslands and Wetlands in the Khurk-Khuiten Nature Reserve of Mongolia
Cranes and Avian Influenza Update
The unprecedented loss of up to 8,000 Eurasian cranes to an H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in Israel’s Hula Valley in December 2021, was a tragic example of the potential for this virus to sicken wild birds, and now cranes in particular.
In the News – December 2021 and January 2022
Our monthly summary of media stories highlighting our global programs.
In Remembrance of a Friend to Cranes Worldwide
On Sept. 7, 2021, the cranes of the world and Craniacs lost a treasured friend when Dr. Carl-Albrecht Von Treuenfels left this world after several years in a brave battle against leukemia.
Using Art to Share Their Story
We partnered with the Center for East Asian-Australasian Flyway Studies, Huatai Securities and the environmental education non-profit organization Roots and Shoots to organize a poster contest featuring cranes found in the Yangtze River basin.
Cranes Bring Best Wishes for 2021
As important symbols of longevity, happiness and nobility, Cranes present a beautiful image in Chinese culture and are often associated with blessings and good wishes.