He Dances For His Cormorants (clip)




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He Dances For His Cormorants (clip)

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For a thousand years, the people of China have been using cormorants to help them fish in their many lakes and rivers. Zong Man is considered to be the best fisherman of the Lijiang River, still using the same technique as his ancient ancestors. He has a most remarkable relationship with his 12 birds, who understand his voice and gestures. These expert creatures dive to amazing depths to catch many pounds of fish every day, usually the biggest fish in the river. Zong Man reveals the secrets of his unusual trade. Written, directed and produced by Frederic Fougea. This is part of the "Lord of the Animals" series, which presents amazing stories of human and animal coexistence from around the world. Discover the warm and trusting relationships and the ancient traditions, passed down through generations, that have permanently linked humans to animals of nearly every description. Produced by Boréales Productions. 26 minutes, color. http://www.phoenixlearninggroup.com/Products/VideoDetail.aspx?id=aef22703-2d64-4d74-a909-05c72d867403&cat=&sub=

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