The unprecedented loss of up to 8,000 Eurasian cranes to an H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in Israel’s Hula Valley in December 2021, was a tragic example of the potential for this virus to sicken wild birds, and now cranes in particular.
Category: East Asia
In the News – November 2021
Our monthly summary of media stories highlighting our global programs.
Volunteer Stories – Caring About Cranes and People
Karen Mesmer and Robert Rolley are dedicated volunteers at the International Crane Foundation.
In the News ~ October 2021
Our monthly summary of media stories highlighting the International Crane Foundation’s global programs.
In the News – August 2021
Our monthly summary of media stories highlighting the International Crane Foundation’s global programs.
Using Art to Share Their Story
We partnered with the Center for East Asian-Australasian Flyway Studies, Huatai Securities and the environmental education non-profit organization Roots and Shoots to organize a poster contest featuring cranes found in the Yangtze River basin.
In the News – June 2021
Our monthly summary of media stories highlighting the International Crane Foundation’s global programs.
Cranes Bring Best Wishes for 2021
As important symbols of longevity, happiness and nobility, Cranes present a beautiful image in Chinese culture and are often associated with blessings and good wishes.
Notes from the President – Reflecting and Looking Forward
This month marks the one-year anniversary of the pandemic shutdown in the U.S. and the tumultuous year that followed. It is hard for any of us to imagine a more challenging time. But as I reflect on the past year, I am struck most of all by the great things we achieved together.
Working Together to Return Cranes to the Wild
The combined wild populations of two iconic Asian crane species – the Endangered Red-crowned Crane and Vulnerable White-naped Crane – are less than 10,000 birds. Because of the precarious situation of these wild populations, the world’s zoos have established conservation populations for both species.