The new IUCN Green Status of Species, released this summer, offers a better way for us to think about the future of many crane species, and our success at securing them.
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Using Art to Share Their Story
We partnered with the Center for East Asian-Australasian Flyway Studies, Huatai Securities and the environmental education non-profit organization Roots and Shoots to organize a poster contest featuring cranes found in the Yangtze River basin.
Travels With George – A Tribute to Paul Johnsgard
Paul’s warmth and intellect, both in person and on paper, endeared him widely. And one of my personal highlights of the year was meeting Tom and Paul in the company of cranes in Nebraska in March.
Grey Crowned Crane Poisoning Increasing in Southcentral Uganda
In March and April 2021, several incidents of crane poisoning and persecution using snares have been reported in southcentral Uganda. The incidents are thought to be driven by crop damage caused by the cranes when they visit agricultural fields.
Cranes Bring Best Wishes for 2021
As important symbols of longevity, happiness and nobility, Cranes present a beautiful image in Chinese culture and are often associated with blessings and good wishes.
Texas craniacs celebrate historic Whooping Crane nests
Today, we are excited to share the news of two Whooping Crane nests in eastern Texas. This is the first time Whooping Cranes have been documented nesting in Texas since the early 1900s!
Notes from the President – Reflecting and Looking Forward
This month marks the one-year anniversary of the pandemic shutdown in the U.S. and the tumultuous year that followed. It is hard for any of us to imagine a more challenging time. But as I reflect on the past year, I am struck most of all by the great things we achieved together.
Working Together to Return Cranes to the Wild
The combined wild populations of two iconic Asian crane species – the Endangered Red-crowned Crane and Vulnerable White-naped Crane – are less than 10,000 birds. Because of the precarious situation of these wild populations, the world’s zoos have established conservation populations for both species.
Honoring Gee Whiz – a Father of Whooping Crane Conservation
Gee Whiz, a Whooping Crane extremely important to crane reintroduction, passed away recently in Crane City, our breeding facility. He lived for 38 years and nine months.
Travels With George – Wandering With Whoopers Part 3
The first cranes to return to the marsh were males. Perhaps the males were raised there. They stand on muskrat mounds and in nearby fields, repeatedly calling as if to advertise their availability for pairing. The males initially search for wetland real estate. Then they advertise for mates.