Cranes (birds)

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WATER WEDNESDAY : Saving cranes for 50 years!

The International Crane Foundation celebrates 50 years of conservation of these magnificent creatures and their habitats. “The story of the International Crane Foundation began in 1971 at Cornell University with two students who shared a passion for cranes. Ornithology students Ron Sauey and George Archibald envisioned an organization that would combine research, captive breeding and reintroduction, landscape restoration and education to safeguard the world’s 15 crane species. Over nearly 50 years, we have developed unique collaborations and led effective community-based...