Red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis)

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Red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis), dancing. Athletic displays are not always in courtship but are thought to lessen aggression, relieve tension, and strengthen bonds between pairs. Kushiro Shitsugen National Park, Hokkaido, Japan

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Size: 3425px × 2291px
Location: Kushiro Shitsugen National Park, Hokkaido, Japan
Photo credit: © Jean-Paul Ferrero/AUSCAPE / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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