Monday, March 23, 2009

Whooper outlook concerns officials

Malnourishment may spur migration deaths

By Susan McFarland (Contact) March 23, 2009

— After suffering the worst winter in 20 years, the flock of whooping cranes at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge soon will journey back to their summer home in Canada, but wildlife managers are concerned they have not had enough food to fatten them up for the 2,500-mile trip.................

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