Animals - Asian Caravan
| White-Naped Crane |
| Grus vipio |
| Range: |
They are migratory birds. They winter in southeast China, Korea, and southern Japan. They breed in Siberia, Northern China, Mongolia and southeast Russia. |
| Habitat: |
Marshes, mudflats, rice paddles and flooded meadows. |
| Diet: |
Seeds of grasses and grains, occasionally they eat insects, snails, worms and small aquatic animals. |
| Fun Facts: |
- They can live up to 60-70 years.
- The males and females look identical buy can be distinguished by their call.
- The adults are about 4 feet tall and weigh 15 lbs.
- The crane is endangered due to habitat loss.
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