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Endangered Whooping Cranes Nest In Texas For The First Time In More Than A Century

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Posted on May 21, 2021 · Two pairs of whooping cranes nested on private land in Jefferson and Chambers counties this year. It’s believed to be the first time the endangered birds have nested in Texas since the 1800s.

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