Japanese red-crowned cranes dance in the winter snow near Tsurui, Hokkaido.  The Red-crowned Crane, also called the Japanese...
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Dancing for Joy

Hokkaido, Japan

Japanese red-crowned cranes dance in the winter snow near Tsurui, Hokkaido. The Red-crowned Crane, also called the Japanese Crane or Manchurian Crane, is a large east Asian crane and among the rarest cranes in the world. It is known as a symbol of luck, longevity and fidelity. Photo © copyright by Jim Waterbury.

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