"The Crane and her Keeper" was a recent news story about the love story between a white-naped crane a her keeper at the Smithsonian National Zoo's Conservation Biology Institute (SNZCBI). The crane named "Walnut" passed away at the age of 42, living far beyond the usual average life expectancy of that specieis. Being born to wild cranes, and then hand-raised, she imprinted to humans, and in particular her human handler named Chris at the SNZCBI. She ultimately bred 8 chicks, thereby helping her species survive. Per an article on the internet, "She was always confident in expressing herself, an eager and excellent dancer, and stoic in the face of life's challenges," Crowe (her handler) said. "Walnut's extraordinary story has helped bring attention to her vulnerable species' plight. I hope that everyone who was touched by her story understands that her species' survival depends on our ability and desire to protect wetland habitats."
"The Crane and her Keeper" was a recent news story about the love story between a white-naped crane a her keeper at the Smithsonian National Zoo's Conservation Biology Institute (SNZCBI). The crane named "Walnut" passed away at the age of 42, living far beyond the usual average life expectancy of that specieis. Being born to wild cranes, and then hand-raised, she imprinted to humans, and in particular her human handler named Chris at the SNZCBI. She ultimately bred 8 chicks, thereby helping her species survive. Per an article on the internet, "She was always confident in expressing herself, an eager and excellent dancer, and stoic in the face of life's challenges," Crowe (her handler) said. "Walnut's extraordinary story has helped bring attention to her vulnerable species' plight. I hope that everyone who was touched by her story understands that her species' survival depends on our ability and desire to protect wetland habitats."
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