Naming Rights Silent Auction
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Thank you to our two high bidders for naming our Siberian Cranes!
Female Crane
'Francesca Luz'
Named by Marilyn Calister
Male Crane
'Winn'
Named by the Hoeller Family
'Francesca Luz'
Named by Marilyn Calister
Male Crane
'Winn'
Named by the Hoeller Family
Their Story
This summer, we welcomed two elegant Siberian Cranes to the Conservancy from Zoo New England.
These stunning birds have been busy greeting visitors in one of our enclosed aviaries, providing a majestic reception to newcomers and regulars alike.
Our Siberian Cranes enjoy a specialized milled diet specifically designed for captive cranes. They also enjoy a few silverside fish here and there as nutritional enrichment.
Our male crane is especially fond of his "fish snacks" and loves to dig in the aviary for insects.
Our female crane is fond of chasing one of our interns! At 5 feet tall with a long, sharp beak, they can be quite intimidating!
This summer, we welcomed two elegant Siberian Cranes to the Conservancy from Zoo New England.
These stunning birds have been busy greeting visitors in one of our enclosed aviaries, providing a majestic reception to newcomers and regulars alike.
Our Siberian Cranes enjoy a specialized milled diet specifically designed for captive cranes. They also enjoy a few silverside fish here and there as nutritional enrichment.
Our male crane is especially fond of his "fish snacks" and loves to dig in the aviary for insects.
Our female crane is fond of chasing one of our interns! At 5 feet tall with a long, sharp beak, they can be quite intimidating!
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In the Wild
This critically endangered species is found in one main population in East Asia, with only a few of the historic Western/Central Asia population left. The remaining ~3600-4000 individuals face threats from illegal hunting, trapping and poisoning, and pollution and environmental contamination. Habitat loss from conversion of wetlands is also a major threat. Siberian Cranes feed and nest in marshes, bogs, and other wetlands with plenty of shallow, fresh water and good visibility in lowland tundra, taiga, and taiga/tundra transition regions. As these birds are so dependent on wetlands, drainage and water diversions are especially concerning for their longevity in the wild. |
Siberian Crane Range Maps
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Why Our Cranes Matter
Ripley actively works to prevent the loss of critically endangered species through our breeding program, focusing on species that are at risk; many threatened by habitat destruction, climate change, and environmental pollution. As Siberian Cranes continue to decline in the wild, it is more and more important to maintain their bloodlines in captivity. Our 4 year old female and 7 year old male are two of only 19 Siberian Cranes in captivity in the United States.
Organizations such as the International Crane Foundation work in the field to engage local communities and policy makers in conserving protected areas, but it is an uphill battle. Should conservation efforts be successful in the wild, the offspring of captive-bred cranes may contribute to their genetic diversity and re-population.
Ripley actively works to prevent the loss of critically endangered species through our breeding program, focusing on species that are at risk; many threatened by habitat destruction, climate change, and environmental pollution. As Siberian Cranes continue to decline in the wild, it is more and more important to maintain their bloodlines in captivity. Our 4 year old female and 7 year old male are two of only 19 Siberian Cranes in captivity in the United States.
Organizations such as the International Crane Foundation work in the field to engage local communities and policy makers in conserving protected areas, but it is an uphill battle. Should conservation efforts be successful in the wild, the offspring of captive-bred cranes may contribute to their genetic diversity and re-population.
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How You Can Help
Each donation directly supports the care of our flock, including the critically endangered Siberian Cranes. The two highest bidders will earn the rights to choose a name for one of the cranes, along with the knowledge that they have contributed to the preservation of this rare species. Crane names will be displayed alongside the name of the donor on an acknowledgment sign outside the Crane Habitat. In addition, the high bidders will win a behind-the-scenes "Feed the Cranes" experience with our Director of Aviculture, Andrew Ocampo. All bidders will receive exclusive access to our live Siberian Crane cam! If you'd like to make a donation to support the Siberian Cranes but would prefer not to place a bid, you can still donate to their care! [object Object]
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