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.
New Office Block Strengthens Conservation and Collaboration in Zambia’s Kafue Flats
A newly commissioned modern office block at Blue Lagoon National Park Headquarters at Naleza will serve as a vital hub for Wildlife management, research, and community engagement in Zambia’s Kafue Flats.
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.
Annual Report 2025
The latest edition of the International Crane Foundation’s Annual Report explores the conservation impact our members, donors, and supporters have contributed to throughout fiscal year 2025.
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.
A Field Mission to Track and Protect Wattled and Grey Crowned Cranes in Zambia’s Wetlands
Zambia holds a special place in global crane conservation. The country hosts more than half of the world’s Vulnerable Wattled Crane (Bugeranus carunculatus) population, alongside the Endangered Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum). These iconic birds depend on vast wetlands such as the Kafue Flats, Bangweulu Wetlands, Liuwa Plain National Park, Busanga Swamps, and Barotse Floodplains for their survival.
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.
Safeguarding Health for Conservation Heroes
This summer, the International Crane Foundation in Zambia partnered with the Mumbwa District Health Office to conduct a voluntary health screening for Wildlife Police Officers, Community Scouts, International Crane Foundation staff, and their families at Blue Lagoon National Park.
Kenya Crane Festival Celebrates Ten Years
A local grassroots celebration of cranes has now grown into a national platform for education, cultural exchange, and conservation action.
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