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In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit the demilitarized zone (DMZ) between North and South Korea, which has become an accidental bird sanctuary for one of the world’s most endangered crane species.

Learn more about the International Crane Foundation: savingcranes.org.

Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15 minutes, we’ll take you to an incredible site, and along the way you’ll meet some fascinating people and hear their stories. Join us daily, Monday through Thursday, to explore a new wonder with cofounder Dylan Thuras and a neighborhood of Atlas Obscura reporters.

The no-man's-land between North and South Korea.
The no-man’s-land between North and South Korea. Filzstift, CC BY-SA 3.0/WIkimedia