Five-foot-tall whooping cranes—once nearly wiped out—now have a new $8.4 million sanctuary on the Texas Gulf Coast. This massive win for wildlife means these striking, loud birds have a safer winter home after their numbers dropped to just 21 in the wild decades ago. The sanctuary’s opening is a reminder of how much effort it takes to protect our most vulnerable species, especially as rising sea levels threaten their habitats. It’s a real community effort, and there’s still a long road ahead. What do you think: Are we doing enough to protect America’s natural wonders? #Pets #TexasWildlife #WhoopingCranes