Crane Unison Calling and Courtship Dances

The dance of the cranes

Chapter 1

The language of the dance

Chapter 2

Lifelong partners and family ties

Chapter 3

Cranes across the globe

Chapter 4

Cranes in human culture and myth

YOUR GOAL

Master of The dance of the cranes

Ch 1 · The language of the dance

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sonia Why two-day-old chicks practice dancing

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sonia The Language of the Dance

Jump real high, bow so deep, locked in for life!

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sonia The vocal coordination of unison calling

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sonia Even tiny two-day-old chicks mimic their parents' complex dance moves.

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The vocal coordination of unison calling

sonia Crane pairs sing together in a perfectly timed acoustic duet.

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BETA

sonia Test your knowledge with this interactive game about the language of the dance. Challenge yourself and see how many questions you can answer.

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Fun Fact

Crane dance energy: A single crane courtship dance can burn up to ten times more energy than normal foraging activities.

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Glossary

courtship (noun)
The behavior of animals aimed at attracting a mate for breeding. Cranes perform elaborate dances to choose and bond with a partner for life.

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Gossip

Which dance move is the most impressive?

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Quiz

How many calls does a female crane typically make for every male call during a unison duet?

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sonia The elegant choreography of wetland dances

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Quiz

Which body part helps cranes cushion their landings after high leaps?

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sonia The physical workout behind courtship leaps

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Quiz

Why do cranes toss sticks and grass into the air during their dance?

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Quiz

What physical feature allows a crane's call to travel up to two miles?

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Quiz

How high can a crane leap during its courtship dance?

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Quiz

At what age do crane chicks first start practicing dance moves?

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Quiz

What acoustic phenomenon occurs when a crane pair sings together?

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Quiz

What is the primary biological purpose of the cranes' synchronized dance?

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