By Kristine Sabillo The blue crane, South Africa’s national bird, is now at greater risk of extinction, as a new regional ...

The blue crane once rebounded through conservation—but now it's in sharp decline again. Experts warn the next 15 years are critical.

Tamaryn Green's Miss Universe national costume, inspired by the blue crane, has received mixed reactions - mostly bad.

Miss South Africa Tamaryn Green on Thursday revealed her national costume which will be worn at the Miss Universe pageant on December 17. Inspired by Mzansi's national bird, the blue crane, the ...

Tamaryn Green's outfit for the Miss Universe stage has received mixed responses from social media. The pale blue and grey feathered costume was inspired by the Blue Crane - South Africa's national ...

South Africa’s Durban July 2025 served major style with this year’s Marvels of Mzansi theme, from feathery Blue Crane looks ...

Tamaryn Green worked with the costume department to create her Miss Universe national costume inspired by the blue crane.

The Blue Crane is the national bird of South Africa, and there are around 20 000 left in the country. Xhosa people call the Blue Crane “Indwe”. When a warrior showed bravery in battle, he was honoured ...

Colchester Zoo's most admired blue crane Cecile has turned 23. The blue cranes are native to South Africa and are a 'vulnerable' species.

Cape Town - Miss South Africa Tamaryn Green revealed her national costume at the Miss Universe send-off on Thursday. The one-of-a-kind costume was inspired by South Africa's national bird, the blue ...

The South African national symbols include three animals and two plants, the Springbok, the Blue Crane, the Galjoen, the King Protea, and the Yellowwood Tree.