Just 10 years ago, spotting a gray crowned crane in Rwanda’s wetlands had become a rarity. These elegant birds — tall and statuesque, with golden plumes fanning from their heads — once flourished ...

Dr Olivier Nsengimana, a Rwandan veterinarian, has been awarded the 2025 Whitley Gold Award, worth £100,000 (approx. Rwf192 million) for his leadership in protecting the Grey Crowned Crane and wetland ...

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White wings flashing overhead in the sunlight, conservationist Olivier Nsengimana points out Rwanda's grey crowned cranes, ...

Nsengimana's work has seen their numbers soar from just 300 to 1,293. "The grey crowned crane is usually a symbol of wealth and longevity. It's also a sign of a healthy wetland," Nsengimana told AFP.

Rugezi (AFP) – White wings flashing overhead in the sunlight, conservationist Olivier Nsengimana points out Rwanda's grey crowned cranes, migratory birds that have made an extraordinary comeback ...