The term Mohawk refers to the Mohawk people, an indigenous tribe who plucked the hair from the sides of their heads, leaving ...

Red-Crowned Crane. Image via Unsplash Endemic to East Asia, the Red-Crowned Crane is revered in Japanese and Chinese cultures as a symbol of luck and longevity. Known for their striking red caps and ...

Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. A decade ago, Rwanda had more crowned cranes in living rooms ...

Grey Crowned Crane The Grey Crowned Crane is a true style icon as they are crowned with a spectacular halo of golden feathers that flare out like a dazzling sunlit headdress.

LAKE SAMMAMISH, Wash. — A juvenile East African crowned crane who escaped from the Cougar Mountain Zoo this week has returned home safely after an adventure around Lake Sammamish, which included ...

An East African crowned crane that escaped from a Washington state zoo was found days after being on the lam, strolling on the town streets, and hanging with a group of "blue herons," officials said.

May 22 (UPI) --A zoo in Washington is asking nearby residents to be on the lookout for an East African crowned crane that escaped from the facility. The Cougar Mountain Zoo issued an alert on ...

May 22 (UPI) -- A zoo in Washington is asking nearby residents to be on the lookout for an East African crowned crane that escaped from the facility. The Cougar Mountain Zoo issued an alert on social ...

UPDATE: The crane was last seen at Lake Sammamish State Park. Cougar Mountain Zoo officials are searching for a juvenile East African crowned crane that escaped its enclosure and was last seen ...

The young crowned crane flew outside the zoo perimeter into the wooded area surrounding the zoo around 2:30 p.m.," wrote the Cougar Mountain Zoo.

Spiky Animals: Birds Birds may not have spikes as sharp as other animals, but some species possess unique features. These features resemble quills or spikes, such as spiky feathers or crests. Gray ...