The International Crane Foundation has been working in Alabama for three years and began a new outreach campaign in Indiana this year.
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In the News – March 2018
Our monthly summary of media stories highlighting the International Crane Foundation’s global programs.
International Crane Foundation captive flock grows by six Whooping Cranes
Three pairs of breeding Whooping Cranes recently moved to Crane City at the International Crane Foundation, relocating from the Whooping Crane Program at the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center in Maryland.
A Helping Hand to our Neighbors in Port Aransas, Texas
Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey to the Central Texas Coast last summer, we knew we wanted to do as much as we could to help rebuild this region – for both people and wildlife.
African Crane Conservation Retreat
Between February 24 and March 5, 2018, I joined members of the African Crane Conservation Program in Uganda and Rwanda for a nine-day retreat focusing on team building activities, conservation planning and visioning for our East Africa programs, and learning new crane and ecosystem monitoring skills.
Notes from the President: An Honored Legacy and Glowing Future in China
One of my favorite things to do in China is to watch the ancient art of Tai Chi practiced by millions of Chinese in city parks at the break of day. As arms swing up in unison like graceful wings, I am reminded of the deep spiritual kinship the Chinese feel with cranes.
Top Ten Facts About Crane Migration
We asked our staff for their top ten facts about crane migration to create this list – we hope you are inspired to learn more about the mystery of bird migration!
End of an Era – Our Deepest Gratitude to the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
In 1964, a juvenile Whooping Crane with a broken wing was retrieved from Wood Buffalo National Park in subarctic Canada. He was named CAN-US by the two countries fervently working to save the last remaining Whooping Cranes. At that time, the outlook for Whooping Cranes was bleak.
Using Photomedicine to Care for Aging Cranes
The International Crane Foundation supports a full-time veterinary team and comprehensive health care program for our captive crane population. The most common issue affecting the aging cranes in our captive population is osteoarthritis – affecting 10% of our current flock – which unfortunately has no cure. Recent research in the area of low-level light therapy has shown excellent results in treating chronic pain with no known side effects.
Crane City Renovations Bring New Life to Crane Enclosures
This winter we finished the fifth phase of renovations to our breeding facility Crane City. Yes, fifth – Crane City is extensive and houses around 70 birds. This multi-year effort is focusing on needed improvements to the cranes’ enclosures, including new siding and flight netting, reinforced fencing and roof repairs, and upgraded water hydrants and electrical.