Whooping Cranes Learned to Migrate by Following Costumed Pilots
To bring whooping cranes back to the eastern US, pilots in crane costumes led chicks south in ultralight aircraft for 15 years. What worked, and what…
Summary
For 15 years, pilots dressed as cranes guided young whooping cranes on their migratory journey using ultralight planes. The unique effort highlights both the successes and challenges of this conservation strategy.
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