Wonders: Whooping Cranes in Danger

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What is the main reason for the decline in whooping crane populations in the 1940s?

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People hunted them and took over their habitats.

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What do caretakers use to teach whooping crane chicks where to sleep?

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Puppets.

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Are sandhill cranes relatives of whooping cranes?

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True.

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Are whooping cranes still considered endangered?

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False.

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How many eggs were used to start the new flock in Wisconsin?

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The experiment did not start with a dozen (12) eggs.

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What is the scientific name for the whooping crane?

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Grus americana.

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What type of habitat do whooping cranes prefer?

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Wetlands and marshes.

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What is a key characteristic of whooping cranes?

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They are tall, with long legs and necks.

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What do whooping cranes primarily eat?

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They eat plants, insects, and small animals.

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What is the wingspan of a whooping crane?

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About 7 to 8 feet.