VOICED : Keeping the rare US whooping cranes

The video discusses the conservation efforts for whooping cranes, emphasizing the need to prevent human contact to maintain their natural instincts. It covers the history of their near extinction and genetic bottleneck, current population challenges, and ongoing efforts to establish a sustainable wild population. The video highlights the relocation of cranes to a new conservation area in Louisiana to improve reproduction rates.

Why do researchers wear costumes when interacting with whooping cranes?

• To entertain the birds

• To keep warm in cold weather

• To prevent the birds from recognizing humans

• To protect themselves from the birds

What was a major factor that led to the near extinction of whooping cranes in the 1800s?

• Climate change

• Pioneers seeking farmland

• Lack of food resources

• Predation by other animals

How many whooping cranes are currently alive, according to the transcript?

• About 200

• Nearly 600

• Over 1000

• Less than 50

What is one reason for the poor reproduction rates among whooping cranes?

• Harassment by biting flies

• Too much human interaction

• Lack of food

• Insufficient nesting sites

Where are the whooping cranes being relocated to improve their breeding success?

• California

• Louisiana

• Florida

• Texas