Is it a bird, a plane? No, it’s Putin, human crane

MOSCOW, Sept 7: Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has tracked a Siberian tiger and posed with a polar bear, on Wednesday took his love of wildlife to new heights by flying with cranes – to lead them on a migration route. Putin has communed with wild animals several times as part of an effort to create the image of a clean-living, nature-loving person during his 12 years as Russia’s paramount leader. (agencies)