Staying Alert: The link between habitat, weather, and vigilance in nesting Whooping Cranes
Whooping Cranes (Grus americana) are a long-lived species, and in the wild, they can live for 25-30 years and begin breeding at two to three years of age. Once breeding, an individual crane will lay one to two eggs per nesting attempt and typically raise one chick each year. Unfortunately, this can make the species more vulnerable to individual losses in the population when compared to birds that lay large clutches and raise multiple chicks each year.
International Crane Foundation earns accreditation from Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Calgary, Alberta – September 26, 2024 – The International Crane Foundation is pleased to announce it has again earned accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the accrediting body for the top zoos and aquariums in the United States and 12 other countries.
Cranes of the World Trunk Now Available for Classrooms
We’re thrilled to unveil our new Cranes of the World Trunk, a dynamic educational resource designed to bring the fascinating world of crane species into classrooms across the region! This interactive toolkit includes lesson plans, hands-on activities, and rich informational resources, all aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of these majestic birds and their diverse habitats.
New Exhibit Showcasing Sandhill Crane Migration Through Nebraska Opens at International Crane Foundation Headquarters
July 23, 2024 – Baraboo, Wis. – For just a few weeks each year, more than half a million Sandhill Cranes and a handful of endangered Whooping Cranes descend upon a short stretch of Nebraska’s Platte River in one of nature’s great migrations. Now, visitors to the Cranes of the World at the International Crane Foundation’s global headquarters can experience the sights and sounds of these birds on the Platte River up close through our newly renovated Migration Center.
Former International Crane Foundation Intern Now Successful Partner
In 2009 a young South African, Steven Segang, traveled outside his country for the first time to work with the International Crane Foundation’s Conservation Education Department at our headquarters in Wisconsin. Throughout the summer Steven was immersed in training to develop his education and public speaking skills while sharing his unique perspective and knowledge from South Africa with our visitors. Steven is now a successful Highveld Field Officer in South Africa, with our partner, the Endangered Wildlife Trust.
Resident Blue Cranes Raise Newly Hatched Sandhill Crane Chick
CONTACT: Ryan Michalesko, Communications & Advocacy Specialist, 608-356-9462 ext. 113
International Crane Foundation presents “An Evening with the Cranes” at Global Headquarters in Baraboo, Wisconsin
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