Here’s the hard truth: 11 of the world’s 15 magnificent crane species face extinction. Threats to cranes from human activity – degradation and loss of habitat, wildlife trafficking, illegal shootings, power line collisions, poisoning, and lack of fresh water – are daunting.
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Comprehensive Plan to Protect Endangered Grey Crowned Cranes Adopted
An International Species Action Plan for the Conservation of the Grey Crowned Crane has officially passed. The plan addresses the fact that Grey Crowned Cranes have undergone a long-term large scale population decline of up to 80% over the past 45 years, making it the fastest declining crane species in the world.
Uganda Finalizes Grey Crowned Crane Species Action Plan
We received an email from Jimmy Muheebwa, Uganda Crane and Wetland Conservation Program Manager, about a recent milestone in his country for the protection of the Endangered Grey Crowned Crane. By working together, the government and conservationists in Uganda are committing to reducing threats to the species, with the ultimate goal of preserving Grey Crowned Cranes for generations to come.
Paul Robbins
Paul Robbins is the director of the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he guides the institute in serving as a world leader in addressing… Continue reading Paul Robbins
International Crane Foundation Receives Disney Conservation Grant
The International Crane Foundation has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Disney Conservation Fund. The conservation grant recognizes the International Crane Foundation’s efforts to protect Wattled and Grey Crowned Cranes on Zambia’s Liuwa Plain, while building the capacity of local park scouts and community members to conserve these precious natural resources.
Our Flock
From our nearly 300-acre headquarters in Baraboo, Wisconsin, USA our reach extends across the globe. We have offices and staff in China, Uganda, Kenya, Zambia and South Africa, as well… Continue reading Our Flock
Sub-Saharan Africa
Issue The wetlands of Sub-Saharan Africa are home to six of the world’s 15 species of cranes, including resident Grey Crowned, Black Crowned, Wattled and Blue Cranes, and wintering Demoiselle… Continue reading Sub-Saharan Africa
Good News for Wattled Cranes in Zambia
Great news from Zambia! We just completed 29 hours of intensive aerial surveys over the Kafue Flats, and our preliminary estimate of the number of Wattled Cranes is more than 2,300 – the largest population of Wattled Cranes in the world and the highest count anywhere since the 1980s!
Endangered Whooping Crane Hatches!
The International Crane Foundation has announced this spring’s first hatch of a Whooping Crane chick at its headquarters in Baraboo, Wisconsin. As a federally designated endangered species, the hatch of a Whooping Crane is always a significant event. The fact that it was hatched through a captive breeding program for release into the wild is further evidence of how critical such programs are to the species’ survival.
Whooping Cranes V
In 2009, 23 Whooping Cranes (nearly 10% of the world’s population) died when their fresh water source was diverted along the coast of Texas. Today, Jim Blackburn, the attorney fighting on behalf of the Whooping Cranes, shared this touching original poem with our team. Now we share it with you and wish you a very happy Earth Day!