Endangered Whooping Crane Numbers Increasing

The Whooping Crane is the largest bird in the U.S. It has been on the endangered species list for many years.

Their numbers once dropped as low as only 48 birds in the wild in 1967. However, now there's good news regarding them. As of 2011, they had increased in numbers as high as 599 birds in the wild by some estimates.

These large, beautiful, long-legged birds nest in Wisconsin, Central Florida, and Texas in the U.S. They can grow as tall as 5 feet and weigh 14 - 16 pounds. Their wing span is about 7 and a half feet. They get their name from their loud calls.

Raising Whooping Cranes

A Whooping Crane Baby Chick

Whooping Crane Coloring Pages

Flying Whooping Cranes

Whooping Crane Standing

What Is Your Favorite Endangered Animal?

Many of our animal friends are endangered. I personally never thought much about endangered animals until a few years ago. Prior to that time, my favorite animals were horses which are not really considered endangered. The thing that changed it all is a movie. Yes, a movie. I saw the movie Duma and fell head over heels in love with Cheetahs. They became my most favorite animals of all.

I highly recommend the movie or DVD, Duma for anyone who loves animals. The movie about a young boy who finds a baby Cheetah and after unseen circumstances must return the Cheetah back into the wild. The movie filmed in South Africa is beautifully scenic with many endangered animal scenes.

I urge you to learn about the animals, especially endangered ones and do what you can to increase their numbers. An excellent website to visit is Cheetah.org. They are doing wonderful things to conserve Cheetahs.



Duma (Full Screen Edition)

New Baby Gorilla Born In Zoo Atlanta

Zoo Atlanta announces the birth of a new gorilla.

Zoo Atlanta welcomes the birth of a new baby gorilla. The baby gorilla is the offspring of 17 year old Kudzoo. The infant was born on May 9, 2011.

There are a total of 24 gorillas housed in Zoo Atlanta. This is the largest number in the United States.

The gorilla is an extremely endangered animal. However, the newcomer is in good hands. Zoo Atlanta is recognized for excellence for their care and research of gorillas.

More information about the new addition will be posted later on the Zoo Atlanta website at www.ZooAtlanta.org

Welcome To Endangered Animal Info!

Learn all about endangered animals on this blog. God created all of the animals. The Bible states that Adam named all of the animals and God gave him charge over them.

Many animals are now in danger of becoming extinct. We must obey God and take better care of the wonderful creatures He left in the care of mankind.

Educating and encouraging others is a great step in seeing to it that the animals are preserved.

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