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Why give treats?

Rewards can get YOU to do things, right? Rewards work for animals, too.

The crane trainers use treats as rewards to encourage wanted behaviors in the chicks. Team members have learned that crane chicks love treats like these:

  • Grapes
  • Cranberries
  • Pumpkin chunks
  • Mealworms

 


Photo Eva Szyszkoski, ICF


 

Journey North is pleased to feature this educational adventure made possible by the
Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership.