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
Category: News
November’s First Annual Great Midwest Crane Fest Spotlights Cranes, Community
Contacts: Maddie Tebbe, 608-356-9462, ext.104; Eric Snyder, 608-355-0279, ext. 390 Baraboo Wisconsin – Two of Wisconsin’s leading conservation organizations, based in Baraboo, the International Crane Foundation and the Aldo Leopold… Continue reading November’s First Annual Great Midwest Crane Fest Spotlights Cranes, Community
Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – October 2022
Below is the most recent update for the Eastern Migratory Population of Whooping Cranes. In the last month, we have released a few captive-reared Whooping Cranes. A huge thank-you to the… Continue reading Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – October 2022
Whooping Crane Fall Migration
Whooping Cranes are one of the rarest and most endangered birds in North America. In the 1940s, Whooping Cranes faced near extinction, but their numbers have since rebounded thanks to… Continue reading Whooping Crane Fall Migration
Meet the Louisiana Whooping Crane Class of 2022
What do the numbers in the cranes’ identifiers mean, such as L7-11? The “L” stands for the Louisiana population. If a “W” follows, this means the crane hatched in the… Continue reading Meet the Louisiana Whooping Crane Class of 2022
Three New Whooping Cranes Migrate to Wisconsin from Canada to Join Wild and Captive Flocks
Baraboo, Wisconsin – Three Whooping Cranes made an unconventional migration in late August, traveling via private planes and cargo vans from the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo (WICZ) in Alberta, Canada, to… Continue reading Three New Whooping Cranes Migrate to Wisconsin from Canada to Join Wild and Captive Flocks
Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – September 2022
Below is the most recent update for the Eastern Migratory Population of Whooping Cranes. In the last month, cranes have mostly stayed on their territories. A huge thank you to the… Continue reading Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – September 2022
In the News – August 2022
Our monthly summary of media stories highlighting our global programs. Cooperation agreement signed with International Crane Foundation, Montsame Mongolian News Agency Wetland assessment of Rushebeya Kanyabaha Wetland in Rukiga District, KIGEZI Media… Continue reading In the News – August 2022
The Connection Between Cranes and Crayfish at Poyang Lake
June is the height of the summer in southeastern China, and the temperature at Poyang Lake was very high this year, reaching up to 39°C (102°F). In such weather, everyone… Continue reading The Connection Between Cranes and Crayfish at Poyang Lake
Notes From the President – A Great Day for the Kafue Flats and Zambia
I want to share my immense pride and joy over my recent trip to Zambia, including one of the top highlights of my 30 years working in Africa. About three… Continue reading Notes From the President – A Great Day for the Kafue Flats and Zambia