
A Message from Our President and CEO
For more than 50 years, the International Crane Foundation has been a committed conservation leader and beacon of hope for cranes and the lands they share with people and other wildlife.

A Message from Our President and CEO
For more than 50 years, the International Crane Foundation has been a committed conservation leader and beacon of hope for cranes and the lands they share with people and other wildlife.

International Crane Foundation and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Recognize Dedication of Wildlife Officers in Investigating Oklahoma Whooping Crane Shooting
Last month, on Feb. 21, at the Port Aransas Whooping Crane Festival in Texas, the International Crane Foundation and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service presented a Special Recognition Award to Special Agent Tony Vowell and Task Force Officer Emily Long for their dedication to the protection of cranes and their commitment to wildlife conservation.

Wattled Crane Conservation Status Downlisted in South Africa
Concerted and targeted conservation efforts have delivered another success—the downlisting of the Wattled Crane from Critically Endangered to Endangered in South Africa.

International Crane Foundation Advocates for Crane Protection to Celebrate World Wildlife Day
In celebration of World Wildlife Day today, the International Crane Foundation is advocating for the protection of cranes and their habitats in Africa, including supporting conservation efforts and promoting sustainable land use. The theme for 2025 is “Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and the Planet.”

International Crane Foundation Joins Ugandan Government to Celebrate Fifth National Crane Festival
The International Crane Foundation joined the Uganda Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities and Isingiro District Local Government, to celebrate the Fifth National Crane Festival under the theme “Investing in wetland conservation for the benefit of people, cranes, and other biodiversity.”

Avian Influenza Update – Please Exercise Caution When Removing Any Deceased Wildlife
Due to the immediate threat of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), the International Crane Foundation recommends using extreme caution around sick or deceased wildlife, especially birds and cranes.

A new milestone for the Black-necked Crane Conservation Network in China
Over 100 researchers and conservationists met late last year at Huize National Nature Reserve in Yunnan Province, China, for the ninth annual Black-necked Crane Conservation Network meeting.

In the News – January 2025
Monthly summary of media stories highlighting our global programs.

Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – February 2025
During January, most of the Whooping Cranes in the Eastern Migratory Population stayed on their typical wintering grounds.
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