Preserving the Sandhill Crane

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Preserving the Sandhill Crane

Sandhill Cranes are known for their courtship dances and their distinct loud calls. According to Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, there are a total of six subspecies of Sandhill Cranes that are classified into two groups; the migratory and non-migratory. “The three migratory subspecies (Lesser, Greater and Canadian) are distributed across a broad breeding range in the northern U.S. and Canada as well as eastern Siberia, with wintering grounds in the southern United States and northern Mexico. The three non-migratory subspecies (Mississippi, Cuban, and Florida) have restricted ranges in the southern United States and Cuba (International Crane Foundation).” According to Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, the declines in Sandhill Cranes are due to forfeiture of wetlands, changes in its environment, and hunting. Over the years, the debate is whether or not to hunt the bird. It is important that we preserve the Sandhill Cranes because they are not game birds, they’re beautiful birds, and they have cultural significance in other countries.
On the contrary, others may argue that hunting these birds would maintain a controlled census because these birds are overpopulating the environment, which can also lead to the spread of bird disease. Some even say that the Sandhill crane has a lot of meat to offer and taste just as good. Farmers agreeing to hunt them because of the amount of damage they do to crops and other agricultural areas that are damaged by the birds. In places where there is a higher concentration in cranes, states including Idaho, Utah, Montana, New Mexico, and Wyoming, already have a crane hunting season (International Crane Foundation).
Sandhill cranes should not be hunted. W...

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...ed because of their beauty and their impact on cultures around the world. By preserving the Sandhill cranes, we can be sure that they live for many more centuries and continue to inspire people.

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"Sandhill Crane Hunt." Wisconsin Society for Ornithology. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 May 2014.
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"Whooping Crane Deaths." KY Coalition for Sandhill Cranes. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 May 2014.
"WILDLIFE BOARD VOTES TO ALLOW HUNT FOR SANDHILL CRANES THIS FALL." DeseretNews.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 May 2014.
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