Whooping cranes are graceful, expressive and curious creatures. With the help of conservation science, these endangered treasures of North America are flying back from the brink of extinction. Get acquainted with these big, beautiful birds in this Q A with Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute keeper Chris Crowe. STORY: https://s.si.edu/3uSRjda. | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

37K views · 384 reactions | Yesterday, twelve endangered whooping cranes were released into the wild thanks to a new conservation partnership between Audubon Nature Institute, Chevron & the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. This partnership aims to save the species from extinction! Read more: https://bit.ly/2zJXqpq #SavingSpecies | Audubon Nature Institute | Facebook