Japanese Crane Courtship Dances
Season 32
Episode 4
About the Episode
The Japanese crane, also known as the red-crowned crane, is one of the rarest cranes in the world. Adult cranes usually mate for life and these bonds are reinforced in a stunning courtship dance. Watch them perform their intricate courtship dances in this scene from EARTHFLIGHT: Asia and Australia.
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| Expires: | Runtime: 1m 05s
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