Trying to Save the Red Crowned Cranes of Japan | Wild Japan | BBC Earth
Red-Crowned Cranes of Hokkaido
The red-crowned cranes are a species that was on the brink of extinction in Japan. However, thanks to the efforts of a small group of farmers in Hokkaido, these birds have made a comeback.
Farmers' Efforts
- Last century, there were fewer than 30 cranes left in Japan.
- A small group of farmers in Hokkaido helped save the cranes from extinction by going out of their way to help them.
- These farmers braved sub-zero temperatures throughout the winter to feed over a hundred hungry cranes every morning.
Crane Dance
- Cranes put on a show whenever they get together, starting with a song.
- They then perform an intricate dance that is key to their bond.
- Dancing seems to be something that cranes simply enjoy doing.
Survival and Tenacity
- Cranes have survived through their own tenacity and human help.
- Thanks to these efforts, these enormous and irrepressible birds have survived to dance another day.