Smithsonian Magazine

Whooping Cranes Came Back From the Brink of Extinction. Now, New Threats Are Converging on Their Texas Wintering Grounds

Some residents along the Gulf Coast are creating habitat for the endangered birds on their properties, but development, ...
Corpus Christi Caller-Times

From the brink of extinction, wintering whooping crane counts rise

The whooping crane population wintering at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge reached a record high of 557 birds during the 2024-25 season. The population has shown steady growth, with a growth rate of ...
Los Angeles Times

Along the Texas coast, a new sanctuary aims to protect the endangered and rare whooping crane

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. WOLFBERRY WHOOPING CRANE SANCTUARY, Texas — Carter Crouch has been fascinated by the whooping crane’s conservation ...
Smithsonian Magazine

A Call to Save the Whooping Crane

To prevent young birds from imprinting on humans, flock manager Jane Chandler dons a white gown and a mask. She uses a puppet to teach them survival skills. Susana Raab “You see how his nose is up in ...
SFGate

Along the Texas Coast, a new sanctuary aims to protect the endangered and rare whooping crane

WOLFBERRY WHOOPING CRANE SANCTUARY, Texas (AP) — Carter Crouch has been fascinated by the whooping crane’s conservation story for as long as he can remember. The white bird, named for its “whooping” ...