Dozens of cranes have in recent years been found dead after they were poisoned by rice and maize farmers in Lwengo district, ...

Uganda’s cherished crested crane, a symbol of national pride featured on the flag and coat of arms, is on the verge of ...

We, therefore, call on the government, conservation organisations, and local communities to work together to protect its ...

Uganda, the Pearl of Africa, boasts a rich diversity of wildlife, including over 50 mammal species and Mountain Gorillas, Chimpanzees, and various monkey species. Whether it’s birds, culture ...

The bird is protected by law - it stipulates a life sentence and/or a fine of 20bn Ugandan shillings ($5m; £4m) for those ...

according to Nature Uganda. This decline saw the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) put the crested crane on its red list of endangered bird species in 2012, external.