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Whooping Crane

Whooping Crane
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The whooping crane, Grus americana, has long been considered one of the most endangered species of bird in the United States. Although only 21 whooping cranes existed in 1941, current population estimates put the population at more than 500 birds.
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Whooping Crane; Endangered Species
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