Migratory cranes overwinter in the DMZ (IMAGE)

University College London

Migratory cranes overwinter in the DMZ

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The biodiversity of North Korea and the threats it faces are poorly known. The Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), which divides North and South Korea, is home to a wide range of species and is an important over-wintering site for migratory species like cranes.

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Image by Dr. Joshua Elves-Powell

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