Stand Up for the Endangered Species Act
Last week, the Trump Administration proposed a rule change that would profoundly weaken the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the most important law for protecting and conserving threatened plants and animals in our country. We believe this change would be catastrophic for Endangered Whooping Cranes, as well as countless other species, and their habitats.
Over-summering of Migratory Whooping Cranes on their Wintering Grounds
Our teams from Texas and Wisconsin collaborated to compile all available information on over-summering on the wintering grounds for the two current migratory Whooping Crane populations: the Aransas Wood Buffalo Population and the Eastern Migratory Population.
Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – October 2025
During September, the first breeding pair left Wisconsin and traveled to Illinois!
First Confirmed Death of Endangered Whooping Crane due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
An Endangered Whooping Crane, lovingly named “Ducky,” died earlier this month due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). The loss marks the first confirmed death of a Whooping Crane due to HPAI.
Understanding Renesting in the Whooping Crane Eastern Migratory Population
How can we better understand renesting behavior and the potential it plays in maximizing the breeding season for this endangered species?
Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – September 2025
Below is the most recent update for the Eastern Migratory Population of Whooping Cranes. The past month’s big news: this year’s wild-hatched chick, W1-25, fledged!
Doubling our Conservation Efforts with Sarus Crane Twins
Over the past five years, our aviculture staff has been working to strategically increase the number of Sarus Cranes in our residential flock at our Global Headquarters, aiming to meet our specific collection goals for this species. We acquired an established pair, Yuva and Minu, to serve as our Sarus Crane ambassadors on exhibit at the Crane Discovery Center.
From Egg to Fledge: Understanding Whooping Crane Chick Survival
How can we ensure that more chicks in this Whooping Crane Eastern Migratory Population survive to adulthood? First, we need to better understand what factors influence chick survival in the wild.
Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – July 2025
The wild-hatched chicks in the Eastern Migratory Whooping Crane Population have been getting bigger!
Whooping Crane Eastern Population Update – June 2025
During May, more pairs in the Eastern Migratory Population have started to hatch chicks and renesting has begun!
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