"Whooping cranes live near water in North America. But now their nests sit empty. Where have the whooping cranes gone? Learn about the dangers that threaten these important animals--from hunting to dirty water--and find out what you can do to help protect them"--Provided by publisher.
The author draws from his own extensive experience as well as the latest science to offer a richly detailed and deeply felt account of the ecology of sandhill and whooping cranes and the wetlands in which they live.
A photo-illustrated exploration of whooping cranes that describes their physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, eating habits, and endangered status.