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.
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International Crane Foundation Statement on the Malheur Occupation Verdict
The International Crane Foundation respects the judicial process, but we are deeply concerned by the outcome of the Malheur case. Malheur National Wildlife Refuge is among the most important Sandhill Crane breeding sites in the refuge system, supporting over 20% of the breeding greater Sandhill Cranes in Oregon.
Texas Judge’s Decision a Win for Whooping Cranes
In an unprecedented decision, Federal District Court Magistrate Judge Zack Hawthorn handed down a heavy sentence for Trey Joseph Frederick, a 19-year-old Beaumont man who admitted to shooting and killing two endangered Whooping Cranes.
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.
Pair of Endangered Whooping Cranes Relocated to Florida in Hopes of Successful Breeding
In a cross-country effort, experts from the International Crane Foundation relocated a rare male Whooping Crane from the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge in Wisconsin to a breeding center in Florida. They believe the bird could play an important role in bringing his species back from the brink of extinction.
Whooping Crane Parent Rearing: Your Questions Answered
Parent-rearing, costume-rearing, “target” birds – these are all terms you may be hearing this fall as you follow the next chapter in Whooping Crane reintroduction in the eastern United States. This document addresses questions that you may have about the new rearing and release methods that we are implementing this year with our colleagues in the Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership.
A Tribute to Terry and Mary Kohler
We are deeply saddened by the recent loss of our friend Terry Kohler. For the past three decades Terry was a major supporter of the International Crane Foundation and cranes, including lead support for our efforts to save Whooping Cranes in Wisconsin and Texas and Siberian Cranes in East Asia.
Calgary Zoo, International Crane Foundation, San Antonio Zoo, and Audubon Nature Institute Recognized with National Award for Collaborative Conservation Program
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) announced that the Calgary Zoo, International Crane Foundation, San Antonio Zoo, and Audubon Nature Institute received Top Honors in AZA’s 2016 North American Conservation Award for the Whooping Crane Recovery Program.
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.