Whooping Cranes in Danger - Wonders U2 W4

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What helps whooping cranes find their way back home in the spring?

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Whooping cranes recognize what the land looks like while they are flying.

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What can happen to whooping cranes if they fly in the rain or wind?

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They might get lost, fly in the wrong direction, or get hurt.

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What is the author's view about whooping cranes?

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Whooping cranes are still threatened, but scientists are hopeful.

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Why did the second flock of whooping cranes have to be born in a new place?

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Their habitat was disappearing and might not be there.

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How do planes help whooping cranes?

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Planes lead the cranes and try to keep them safe.

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What is a whooping crane?

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A whooping crane is a large bird that is endangered and migrates between breeding and wintering grounds.

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What does it mean for a species to be endangered?

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It means that the species is at risk of extinction.

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Why is it important to protect whooping cranes?

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Protecting whooping cranes helps maintain biodiversity and the health of ecosystems.

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What role do scientists play in helping whooping cranes?

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Scientists study whooping cranes and implement conservation efforts to protect them.

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What is migration?

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Migration is the seasonal movement of animals from one region to another.