CONTACT: Jodi Legge, Director of External Affairs, 608-356-9462, ext. 120 Oct. 17, 2023 (Chicago) – Experience the beauty of cranes in art at a special exhibition, “The Art of Saving Cranes:… Continue reading International Crane Foundation and Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum present “The Art of Saving Cranes” Exhibition
Category: Whooping Crane
Justice for Whooping Cranes
Four Oklahoman men were sentenced last week by the United States Attorney’s Office in Oklahoma for the shocking killing of four Whooping Cranes in Nov. 2021. Their sentencing includes restitution… Continue reading Justice for Whooping Cranes
Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – October 2023
Below is the most recent update for the Eastern Migratory Population of Whooping Cranes. In September, the first captive-reared crane has been released! A huge thank-you to the staff of the… Continue reading Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – October 2023
From Alberta’s Prairies to Wisconsin’s Wetlands
Cross-border Collaboration to Release Endangered Whooping Cranes CONTACT:Jodi Legge, Director of External Affairs, International Crane Foundation, 608-356-462 ext. 120;Alison Archambault, Director, Brand & Engagement, Wilder Institute, 403-232-7766 | 403-919-9482 Oct.… Continue reading From Alberta’s Prairies to Wisconsin’s Wetlands
In the News – August 2023
Monthly summary of media stories highlighting our global programs. Whooping Crane chick dies at Horicon National Wildlife Refuge, Baraboo News Republic At least 11 Crested Cranes poisoned to death in… Continue reading In the News – August 2023
Wood Buffalo Wildfires and Whooping Cranes Update
According to the most recent estimates from Environment and Climate Change, Canada, this year’s wildfires in the Northwest Territories of Canada have impacted nearly 3 million hectares – an area… Continue reading Wood Buffalo Wildfires and Whooping Cranes Update
Loss of Whooping Crane Chick at Horicon National Wildlife Refuge
Update: We have received W2-23’s necropsy results from the National Wildlife Health Center in Madison, Wisconsin. The analysis showed that the young crane was compromised from a systemic parasite disease… Continue reading Loss of Whooping Crane Chick at Horicon National Wildlife Refuge
Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – August 2023
Below is the most recent update for the Eastern Migratory Population of Whooping Cranes. During July, we were busy monitoring chicks, some of which are close to fledging! A huge thank… Continue reading Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – August 2023
In the News – June 2023
Monthly summary of media stories highlighting our global programs. Whooping Crane Love Stories, Country Roads Moment in Wisconsin: International Crane Foundation Wildlife Center, CBS 58 Hope for iconic birds amid decline, The Star… Continue reading In the News – June 2023
Whooper Heroes
Editor’s note: We are saddened to share that Whooping Cranes 24-17 and 4-17 lost their chick, likely due to predation, shortly after this story was posted. We are saddened by… Continue reading Whooper Heroes