South Africa's wattled cranes are no longer critically endangered: Why the birds' numbers are rising

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May 19, 2025, 1:59 pm229 ptsTop
Cranes are some of the world's most majestic birds, with 15 species found globally. Four of these are found in Africa. The wattled crane in South Africa was in decline, but seems to have turned a corner. Its numbers have increased from just 188 birds in 2000 to 304 today. Crane researcher Lara Fuller explains…

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