They are the tallest birds in North America… but whooping cranes are in short supply in Louisiana. In fact, these beautiful birds—once native to the state—were eliminated from Louisiana during the last century.
Whooping cranes have been on the federal list of endangered species since March 11, 1967. Yet, they remain highly endangered.
Help return these amazing birds to Louisiana. Urge the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to approve a plan to re-introduce the whooping crane to their historic habitat in Louisiana.
Whooping cranes have been on the federal list of endangered species since March 11, 1967. Yet, they remain highly endangered.
There are just three wild whooping crane populations in the U.S. and a captive breeding population spread across 12 locations. No wild whooping cranes are now found in Louisiana—despite the existence of good habitat in the state for this amazing bird.
Beautiful whooping cranes could soon grace Louisiana’s skies and marshes again… but not unless caring wildlife supporters like you speak up now. Please take action now!
Defenders of Wildlife leads the pack when it comes to protecting wild animals and plants in their natural communities.
please re-introduce whooping cranes to louisiana…thank you for saving them from extinction
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MY MAIN CONCERN FOR RE-INTRODUCTION AT THIS TIME IS THE ON-GOING CONTAMINATION FROM THE RECENT MASSIVE OIL SPILL. THE CRANES WOULD BE EXPOSED TO THE CONTINUING RESIDUE THAT EXISTS IN THAT REGION. THIS WOULD IMPEDE THEIR SURVIVAL.
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Re-introducing the whooping crane to Louisiana would be a huge step towards bringing these amazing birds back from the brink of extinction.
Though I’m in Canada, I feel that the plight of the crane is of Global concern. I’ll applaud the US Fish and Wildlife Service for taking such positive action.
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Whooping cranes were once native to Louisiana, but were wiped out in the last century. Fish and Wildlife Service: Please strongly consider reintroduction of the whooping crane to Louisiana to expand the whooping crane’s range, prevent a second extinction, and restore this beautiful bird. Thank you
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