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New plan to secure future for grey crowned cranes

November 19, 2015 Leave a Comment

Grey Crowned Cranes have undergone a long-term large scale population decline of up to 80% over the past 45 years.  They are econic, charismatic flagships for Southern and East Africa's grasslands and wetlands. Now the fastest declining crane species in the world, South Africa has the only sustainable and increasing population in Africa. To elevate the conservation status … [Read more...]

Urgent work needed to save our Cranes

August 15, 2012 Leave a Comment

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The first ever Chrissiesmeer Crane Festival was hosted by the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) last month and attracted over 150 visitors to the tiny town of Chrissiesmeer, Mpumalanga, exposing them to the magnificence, but also the alarming plight, of our cranes and their wetland habitats. All three of South Africa’s crane species are seen in the area, but the region is of … [Read more...]

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