Russia's wildlife ABC: Zhuravl
The grey crane is one of the symbols of Russian nature.
Ж – Журавль
The crane is a majestic bird that is considered a symbol of fidelity in Russia. After all, they truly remain faithful to their partner for life! A crane has a unique anatomical feature: its hind toe is very short and set high, which means they cannot wrap it around a branch to perch in a tree.
