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It’s been more than two years since visitors walked the grounds of the International Crane Foundation in Baraboo, and the rare and endangered cranes there are ready to welcome them back with their charismatic calls, dances and even a few newly laid eggs. The ICF, which operates in 55 countries around the world, closed its Baraboo headquarters in November 2018 to undergo a $10 million renovation, with plans to reopen to visitors last summer. But the coronavirus pandemic put reopening on hold until this year. Now that local and national health guidelines have loosened, the ICF is welcoming visitors back to the only place in the world where you can see all 15 living species of cranes 11 of which are threatened or endangered. ....
Ag Briefs: Goats seized from activist s home Wisconsin State Farmer The first whooping crane hatched at the International Crane Foundation in Wisconsin has died. Foundation officials said the crane, named Gee Whiz, died on Feb. 24 of natural causes. He was 38 years and nine months old. A whooping crane s average life expectancy in captivity is about 25 years. The oldest crane in captivity died at age 46, according to the foundation. Associated Press reported that Gee Whiz was conceived through artificial insemination using semen from the U.S. Geological Survey s Patuxent Wildlife Research Center in Maryland. Gee Whiz sired 178 cranes and was known for his nasty disposition. ....
Outdoornews March 15, 2021 BARABOO, Wis. The first whooping crane hatched at the International Crane Foundation in Wisconsin has died. Foundation officials said the crane, named Gee Whiz, died on Feb. 24 of natural causes. He was 38 years and nine months old. A whooping crane’s average life expectancy in captivity is about 25 years. The oldest crane in captivity died at age 46, according to the foundation. Gee Whiz was conceived through artificial insemination using semen from the U.S. Geological Survey’s Patuxent Wildlife Research Center in Maryland. He was named after George Gee, who worked at Patuxent and collected the semen. Gee Whiz sired 178 cranes and was known for his nasty disposition. Officials with the foundation, which is located in Baraboo, said he was fiercely territorial and that workers dreaded handling him because he pecked their ankles and fingers. ....
Gee Whizz has been sold in Portugal after just over two months on the market. Photo: Sunseeker PortugalWith a last known asking price of £6,295,000, the deal concluded with Steve Handy from Sunseeker Portugal representing the seller and Marc Borderon of Peter Insullâs Yacht Marketing representing the buyer. Built in 2019 by Sunseeker, the yacht features both an interior and exterior design by the builders. On board, she can sleep up to 10 guests across five cabins, taken care of by a crew of four. Photo: Sunseeker PortugalThe 101 GT yacht features twin diesel MTU engines, which allow her to reach a high-speed of 29 knots and cruise comfortably at 26 knots. ....