Rwanda’s crowned cranes make a remarkable comeback

Mongabay
Jun 17, 2025, 10:52 am97 pts
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. A decade ago, Rwanda had more crowned cranes in living rooms than in the wild. They were brought back from the brink by a coordinated effort of conservation and public outreach,…

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