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South Korea Names Hooded Crane as ‘Endangered Species of the Month’

SEOUL, Feb. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — The Ministry of Environment has designated the black crane or hooded crane (Grus monacha) as February’s “Endangered Species of the Month,” highlighting the growing conservation concerns surrounding the migratory bird, officials announced on Sunday. Classified as a Level 2 endangered species in South Korea, the black crane breeds in Siberia [...]

Thousands of Rare Cranes Flock to Suncheon Bay, Highlighting Efforts for Conservation

SEOUL, Nov. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – Suncheon Bay in South Korea has once again become a winter refuge for thousands of hooded cranes, drawing attention to the city’s conservation efforts for these globally significant migratory birds. As of November 25, local officials reported 6,715 hooded cranes across the bay’s three mudflats: 1,916 in Nongju, 1,555 in [...]