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While visiting the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya, I came across this striking beauty—the Grey Crowned Crane. It is impossible to miss. Standing over three feet tall, it carries a bold mix of grey, white, reddish-brown and gold feathers. But the true showstopper, of course, is its headgear—a literal crown of stiff, golden feathers. A crown…

Say hello to the Secretary Bird—a spectacular bird of prey that has a little something to teach us about the importance of putting your foot down. The Secretary Bird I encountered was roughly 13,000 km away at the time of our meeting. I was in my home office in Ottawa, while the bird was striding…