A flock of Red-crowned Cranes (Grus japonensis) resting in a frozen river in Hokkaido, Japan. This is a large East Asian species of crane and among th

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A flock of Red-crowned Cranes (Grus japonensis) resting in a frozen river in Hokkaido, Japan. This is a large East Asian species of crane and among the rarest cranes in the world. It is known as a symbol of luck, longevity, and fidelity.

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Photo credit: © Agami / Pete Morris / Alamy / Afripics
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