day seventy-five - sarus crane

say hello to the world's tallest flying bird:

© jem barratt

mr sarus crane. they're tall (almost six feet tall), they're rather striking and they dance funny to attract each other. i have a dream of creating a television show presenting animal mating rituals in human terms (not so much like green porno though... that was just weird).

if a man/lady came up to you and did that would you swoon? i think not. but at least it's simple - if you dance best you win the right to procreate. although, i would have so many babies if humans based mating on dance-offs...

xj!