These Whooping crane chicks are probably glad to get out of their boxes! They were costume-reared in the captive breeding center, just like chicks who became part of the ultralight-led flock that spends summer in Wisconsin and winter in Florida. They have never seen humans who were not wearing costumes to hide their human form. It is best if wild cranes never get used to humans, or want to be near them.

Image: Carrie Salyers