How Rwanda's gray crowned cranes escaped a life as status symbol pets

Gray crowned cranes were a popular status symbol pet in Rwanda, kept in private homes and hotel gardens and often had their wings broken or damaged to prevent their escape.

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How these cranes escaped a life as status symbol pets in Rwanda