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Japan in Spring: Top Wildlife Spectacles and Species to See

By: James Lowen
Originally Published in  Discover Wildlife

Discover the amazing wildlife and natural beauty of Japan during the cherry blossom season.

The article "Japan in Spring: Top Wildlife Spectacles and Species to See" from BBC's Discover Wildlife explores the diverse wildlife of Japan during the cherry blossom season. From whooper swans and Japanese macaques to red-crowned cranes and cherry blossoms, Japan offers a rich array of species and natural spectacles across its various climatic zones.
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Grades:
3-56-89-12
Subject:
Science
Topic:
Environmental Science
Keywords
Japanwildlifecherry blossomspringspeciesnature
A cherry blossom tree branch with bloomed flowers
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