Indian man demands rare crane’s freedom after forming extraordinary bond | South China Morning Post

An Indian farmer, whose extraordinary bond with a large bird made him a social media star, has asked for his feathered friend to be set free after it was captured by wildlife authorities. Mohammad Arif rescued the injured Sarus crane, a crimson-necked wetlands species that can grow up to 1.8 metres (6ft) in height, …

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