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Explore with Steve Backshall: Hibernation
As the seasons change, many of our native mammals, amphibians and reptiles are gearing up for their winter sleep. Steve Backshall shares how you can give nature a helping hand when it comes to hibernation.
Explore with Steve Backshall: Wildlife journeys
Get ready to wow your grown-ups with some amazing wildlife facts this autumn, thanks to top adventurer and all-round wildlife legend, Steve Backshall.
Crane releases.
[/caption] Many keen eyed visitors will have noticed that there was a major shuffle up of our Crane exhibits this December. After many years of attempted coupling our Red crowned crane (or commonly called Japanese crane) were finally released into the Mr
Red-crowned crane facts
Facts about the red-crowned, or Japanese, crane bird. The crane is a symbol of longevity and immortality throughout Japan, with Japanese airlines using a crane symbol. A crane is also used on paper money, and in many works of Japanese art.