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.
Cranes Take Flight at the IUCN World Conservation Congress
Today was the grand opening of the World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Congress is held once every four years and brings together 10,000 government leaders, indigenous community members, philanthropists, and conservation leaders from more than 150 countries worldwide.
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!
Our Next Big Step in Whooping Crane Conservation
The International Crane Foundation is launching a bold new initiative to purchase and restore a strategic property on the Texas Gulf Coast to manage as a Whooping Crane sanctuary.
A Helping Hand: Assisting Injured Cranes and Other Wildlife
In Wisconsin, you can view a list of local rehabilitators on the Department of Natural Resources website. Our team is available to answer questions or recommend rehabilitators in the state who have the expertise and facilities to work with cranes. If in another state or location, we recommend contacting your local natural resources or wildlife agency for assistance.
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!
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