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A Great White Bird

This film documents the efforts of a group of Canadians and Americans to save the whooping crane from extinction. They display great determination in their dealings with this independent, pre-Ice Age creature. The issues of wild animals imprinting on people and the preservation of wild animals in captivity are examined in this film. Produced in cooperation with the Canadian Wildlife Service and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

Niveau scolaire 4 - 12

Social Studies / Contemporary Issues

Science / Environmental Science

Science / Biology

Social Studies / Environmental Challenges

Description pédagogique:

Account for the mysteries surrounding the whooping crane that continue to confound Canadian and American biologists. Discuss the lack of success in breeding these birds in captivity. Describe the inconsistent successes of “Operation Egg Lift,” artificial insemination of the cranes and foster parenting.


 

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  • lwarman

    lwarman

      «Needs a follow-up film. The sandhill crane fostering program failed as the birds imprinted on the sandhill cranes, but other breeding programs succeeded and there are new flocks being established.»

    20 Jul 2010
  • lwarman

    lwarman

      «Needs a follow-up film. The sandhill crane fostering program failed as the birds imprinted on the sandhill cranes, but other breeding programs succeeded and there are new flocks being established.»

    20 Jul 2010

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