thephotosocietyのインスタグラム(thephotosociety) - 4月16日 10時36分

Photo by @jasperdoest while #onassignment earlier this year @natgeoexpeditions in #japan // Japanese cranes gather in the Setsurigawa River in Japan in the early morning.

In Japan, the crane or tsuru, is a national treasure. It is the symbol of longevity and good luck because it was thought to have a life span of a thousand years.

These beautiful birds were almost hunted to extinction in Japan at the beginning of the 20th century for their stunning plumage. A number of international agreements have been made to protect many crane species and their habitats and today it is illegal to hunt Japanese cranes in all countries in which they occur. Protected area's have been established to safeguard the species; furthermore, conservation and educational programs have been developed with the involvement of local communities, and a number of reintroduction attempts have been made.

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