Flight school for cranes
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The Whooping Crane Recovery Plan is aimed at preventing the whooping crane from becoming extinct. A project in Florida aims at establishing two self-sufficient wild populations of whooping cranes. This will be achieved by introduction of cranes bred in captivity to Florida's Kissimmee Prairie. The birds will be led on their first migration by Kent Clegg in his ultralight. After the first migration, the older cranes will teach subsequent generations the way.
Publication Name: Wildlife Conservation
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1048-4949
Year: 1995
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Where eagles-and fighter planes-dare
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Israel has the highest density of fighter aircraft overflights sharing airspace with millions of spotted eagles, white storks and other 390 species and the Israeli Air Force has learned the hard way that flying machines and immigrating birds don't mix up. With the help of Yossi Leshem, master at combining bird study and air safety, the collision rate was reduced by 76% saving the government $660 million since 1984.
Publication Name: Wildlife Conservation
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1048-4949
Year: 2005
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The perils and perks of migration.
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The challenges faced by birds during migration to Canada, such as shortage of food, are analyzed.
Publication Name: Wildlife Conservation
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1048-4949
Year: 2007
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