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Who's in Charge?

Whooping Cranes in the wild usually grow up alone or with just one sibling. But the captive-bred birds have to get along with LOTS of other birds. How do they manage?

Look carefully at the pictures. (Click on a picture to see a bigger one.)

As you observe:
  • Describe what you see in each picture.
  • How would you explain what's happening?
  • Which birds do you think are "top dog" (dominant) in these groups? How can you tell?

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Photos: Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership

 


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