In the last month nesting season has come to an end, and chicks are starting to get big!
Category: Whooping Crane
Studying the Whooping Crane microbiome
Concerns over use of formulated diet, development of the immune system, and long-term behavioral consequences of a captive upbringing have led us to question the role of the gut microbiome in the Whooping Crane chicks we raise for release.
WHOOPING CRANE EASTERN POPULATION UPDATE – June 2019
In the last month, chicks have started to hatch!
In the News – May 2019
Our monthly summary of media stories highlighting the International Crane Foundation’s global programs.
Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – May 2019
In the last month, adult Whooping Cranes have been nesting and young cranes have been doing a bit of wandering.
Whooping Crane Migration and Drought Q&A
As the Aransas-Wood Buffalo population of Whooping Cranes makes their annual journey north, the Texas team is analyzing the drought conditions along the crane’s migration route.
Where are the Whoopers?
Use our NEW interactive map to locate your favorite birds in the eastern population.
Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – April 2019
In the last month, most Whooping Cranes have completed migration and a few have started nesting!
Volunteers Migrate Too!
It’s not just cranes that migrate. International Crane Foundation volunteers all around the world help support our mission of protecting cranes and the places they dance.
In the News – February 2019
Our monthly summary of media stories highlighting the International Crane Foundation’s global programs.