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.
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Help Get the RED Out of the Crane Family Photo
Here’s the hard truth: 11 of the world’s 15 magnificent crane species face extinction. Threats to cranes from human activity – degradation and loss of habitat, wildlife trafficking, illegal shootings, power line collisions, poisoning, and lack of fresh water – are daunting.
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.
Donate Your Optics to Support Myanmar’s Cranes
Looking for an excuse to upgrade your birding optics? Consider donating your gently-used binoculars and spotting scopes to the newly formed Myanmar Crane Team.
Travels with George: Hope for the Siberian Crane in Russia
This August, International Crane Foundation volunteer Jamie Gamble and I visited Russia for eight days on a mission to help the Critically Endangered Siberian Crane.
Eight Captive-raised Whooping Cranes Released to the Wild
Eight captive-raised juvenile Whooping Cranes have been released to the wild from the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge near Waupun, Wisconsin. The endangered birds are expected to spend the next several weeks feeding and building their strength before following older cranes on their first migration to the southern United States.
Crane Numbers Growing at Muraviovka Park, Russia
When Muraviovka Park began its activities in Far Eastern Russia in 1994, it was the first privately managed protected area in the country. The fact that it was a pioneer in sustainable land use then is paying big conservation dividends today!
Desert (Yes, Desert!) Crane Food in Northeast China
Many people are surprised to learn that one of the largest deserts in the world (Keerqin, or Horqin, Desert) is located in the upper reaches of the Liao River of northeast China. Among its well-known moving sand dunes are numerous small, shallow lakes that provide safe places for migratory cranes and waterbirds.
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.
Dr. George Archibald Receives Prestigious Conservation Leadership Award
Dr. George Archibald, Co-Founder and Senior Conservationist of the International Crane Foundation, was honored for his lifelong dedication to cranes and their habitats by the Chicago Zoological Society. Dr. Archibald received the prestigious George B. Rabb Conservation Medal during the 12th annual Conservation Leadership Awards Dinner on September 30.