Wonders Unit 2 Week 4: Whooping Cranes in Danger

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What happened to the whooping cranes?

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Whooping cranes were hunted, and farmers took over their homes.

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What is the current status of whooping cranes?

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Whooping cranes are still threatened, but scientists are hopeful.

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What were scientists worried about regarding the whooping cranes?

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Scientists were worried if the cranes would know when to leave and if they would remember.

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How are the whooping cranes doing now?

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The whooping crane is still in danger, but the flocks are getting bigger.

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What is the author's opinion about planes helping whooping cranes?

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The author thinks that pilots and planes could do the job.

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What is a whooping crane?

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A whooping crane is a large bird that is endangered and known for its distinctive whooping call.

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Why are whooping cranes endangered?

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Whooping cranes are endangered due to habitat loss and hunting.

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What role do scientists play in helping whooping cranes?

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Scientists study whooping cranes and work on conservation efforts to protect them.

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What is migration in the context of whooping cranes?

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Migration is the seasonal movement of whooping cranes from their breeding grounds to their wintering areas.

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What is the significance of the whooping crane's migration?

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Migration is crucial for whooping cranes to find food and suitable habitats.

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