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Notes from the President – Cranes Bring Us Together

One of the things I most love about the world of crane conservation is the way cranes bring us all together for international goodwill and collaboration.

The Journey of Borzya the White-naped Crane

Borzya is the only White-naped Crane known to have changed its main wintering sites between western and eastern flyways.

Quarantine with Cranes! Week 1 Activity

Like everybody across the world, our staff is adjusting to our new reality. At this time last year, we were visiting classrooms, tabling at community events, and handing out hugs from our mascot Hope. We want to continue to spread our message of crane conservation to families with kids at home. We hope we can give you some fun and educational activities you can do on your own.

Uganda Crane Festival Celebrates Communities and Grey Crowned Cranes

Surprisingly, the cranes that were slated to be the centre of the talk during the celebrations made a maiden physical appearance to the amazement of many!

New Sandhill Cranes join our flock

“It was very interesting – and loud – having four Sandhill Cranes calling behind our heads in the van every time we slowed down to stop!”

Notes from the President – Keeping our staff and partners safe during COVID-19

About a week ago, I wrote to share with you the steps we are taking to keep people safe, stop the spread of the virus, and continue caring for our cranes. For me, and I’m sure you, too, last week feels like a lifetime ago as we adapt to ever-changing and challenging circumstances.

“Do what we can do” – A quarantine story from China

I am Yu Qian, the International Crane Foundation’s China Program Director living in Beijing. I have been quarantined in my apartment for about 50 days.

Is the virus that causes COVID-19 a threat to cranes?

During the current COVID-19 pandemic, we will take great care to maintain the health of our animal care staff and the cranes through best practices that stress personal and environmental hygiene, close monitoring and adherence to our Captive Crane Biosecurity Plan.

Notes from the President – An Important COVID-19 Message from our CEO

We feel it’s imperative that we share with you steps we have taken to keep people safe, help stop the spread of COVID-19, and continue caring for cranes.