The International Crane Foundation announced today that the team of Sergei Sleptsov and Ivan Danilov from the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Siberian Crane Foundation have been jointly honored with a Conservation Hero Award from the Disney Conservation Fund.
Category: Global Crane News
Research, Education and Dance Combine to Connect Black-necked Crane Conservation in China
In late summer I joined over 90 participants at a remote nature reserve in north-central China to share research and experiences focusing on Black-necked Crane conservation.
Charting the Future for Sarus Crane Conservation in Cambodia and Vietnam
Earlier this summer, and with much anticipation, we traveled to Phnom Penh, Cambodia for the Workshop on Sarus Crane Conservation in Cambodia and Vietnam.
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.
Hot off the Presses – the Mongolia Crane Project Update
Take a virtual trip to the remote and beautiful steppes of Mongolia and learn about the work of crane researchers in the inaugural issue of the Mongolia Crane Project Update.
Introducing New District Mascots in Rajasthan India – the Sarus and Demoiselle Crane!
Do you know your state or city bird? In western India, Rajasthan state has chosen animal mascots to represent each of its districts (or counties). This is an effort to highlight the wildlife wealth of the state, while also bringing attention to the ecology of specific districts associated with each mascot.
Comprehensive Plan to Protect Endangered Grey Crowned Cranes Adopted
An International Species Action Plan for the Conservation of the Grey Crowned Crane has officially passed. The plan addresses the fact that Grey Crowned Cranes have undergone a long-term large scale population decline of up to 80% over the past 45 years, making it the fastest declining crane species in the world.
Uganda Finalizes Grey Crowned Crane Species Action Plan
We received an email from Jimmy Muheebwa, Uganda Crane and Wetland Conservation Program Manager, about a recent milestone in his country for the protection of the Endangered Grey Crowned Crane. By working together, the government and conservationists in Uganda are committing to reducing threats to the species, with the ultimate goal of preserving Grey Crowned Cranes for generations to come.
An Important First for Siberian Cranes
Exciting news from International Crane Foundation Research Associate, Dr. Nyamba Batbayar – our Mongolian colleagues successfully captured and banded the first Critically Endangered Siberian Crane in Mongolia!
Cranes at the Vatican!
Symbolic cranes soared gracefully over the crowd as Pope Francis welcomed conservationists of many religions to the Vatican on Sunday, June 28.