There are 15 different kinds of crane species in the world, and 10 are endangered. To save endangered cranes, the International Crane Foundation trains people to wear crane costumes. A baby crane treats the first thing it sees as a parent, a process called “imprinting.” People dressed like cranes can imitate motherly movements and nurture the young to life. In other words, people become “like a crane” to save the cranes. Read more of this fascinating story here in The Guardian.
Marianne Wellington says, “Whenever I see a video of us running and flapping, it does look kind of ridiculous, but the chicks get the idea. It makes me feel like a proud parent to see them take flight.”
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