Uganda's Iconic Crane Threatened
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Crested cranes: Uganda's disappearing national bird
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Uganda 's iconic crested crane is beloved in Uganda , but in recent years it has gone into decline.
Conservationists say it may face extinction if more is not done to protect it.
The bird is protected by Ugandan law - it stipulates a life sentence and/or a fine of $ 5 m for those found to have killed one .
Buganda cultural superstition also protected the elegant fowl, which was seen as a symbol of wealth, good fortune and longevity.
Cranes are finding day by day that they are living in an increasingly hostile environment.
Cranes face a host of other threats - not just farmers, but also from eagles.
People are increasingly capturing them to be pets and breeding them in captivity.
Ugandan government and conservationist groups are rallying communities to restore wetlands.
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