The Whooping Crane is an endangered species. It is the Tallest North American Bird. In 1941 this species of birds was pushed to the brink of extinction with a calculation of just about 21 birds. As of 2011 there are estimated to be about 437 whooping cranes in the wild and 165 in captivity.
Its not hard to miss this bird. An adult Crane is white with a red crown, and a long dark bill. Whooping Cranes are able to stand up to 5 feet tall, and the average male crane weighs about 16lbs. Pretty big huh? Whooping cranes usually reproduce around late April early May. The females lay 1-2 eggs, normally only one survives. Whooping Cranes have a long life span. If matured into adulthood, Whooping Cranes can live up to 24 years in the wild.
In the literary world, cranes are considered to be more than just a massive bird. Cranes symbolize, life and longevity. One piece of memorable work that I can think of is Peter Meinke's short story, The Cranes. In the story, Meinke used the cranes as a symbol of the couple's relationship and life in the story. Cranes meet ,and mate for life, just as the couple in the text did. Although, the
story is clearly about death, It symbolizes the start of a new life together.
Cranes are classically known
for bringing life into the world. Cranes are
beautiful, and peaceful,
therefore they are a symbol of overall happiness.
I have inserted a file of the story below. Its only 2 pages, read it its really
good!
Its not hard to miss this bird. An adult Crane is white with a red crown, and a long dark bill. Whooping Cranes are able to stand up to 5 feet tall, and the average male crane weighs about 16lbs. Pretty big huh? Whooping cranes usually reproduce around late April early May. The females lay 1-2 eggs, normally only one survives. Whooping Cranes have a long life span. If matured into adulthood, Whooping Cranes can live up to 24 years in the wild.
In the literary world, cranes are considered to be more than just a massive bird. Cranes symbolize, life and longevity. One piece of memorable work that I can think of is Peter Meinke's short story, The Cranes. In the story, Meinke used the cranes as a symbol of the couple's relationship and life in the story. Cranes meet ,and mate for life, just as the couple in the text did. Although, the
story is clearly about death, It symbolizes the start of a new life together.
Cranes are classically known
for bringing life into the world. Cranes are
beautiful, and peaceful,
therefore they are a symbol of overall happiness.
I have inserted a file of the story below. Its only 2 pages, read it its really
good!