Uganda's national bird -- the endangered Grey Crowned Crane -- is renowned for its striking beauty, graceful gait and serenity. But this national treasure could be taking its final bow in Uganda as it dances dangerously close to extinction.
The Crowned Crane is in desperate need of stronger conservation efforts and more research in Uganda. William Olupot from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) explains that the cranes can only be found in 21 districts in Uganda compared to 35 districts a decade ago, reports New Vision. Worse still, only 13 districts had nests (in seasonal wetlands) within these 21 districts.
Two of the biggest threats to the endangered crane are habitat loss and degradation through land conversion and wild bushfires.
We could learn so much from the Grey Crowned Crane about treading gracefully and lightly on our environment. Sign and share this petition urging Uganda to protect its endangered national bird from extinction.
Photo Credit: Marta Diarra
