Stork's Annual Journey for Love

From 2001 to 2021, a stork named Klepetan flew annually from South Africa to Croatia to reunite with his mate, Malena, who couldn’t fly due to a gunshot injury. Each year, Klepetan built her nests, hunted for food, and raised their chicks. Malena passed away in 2021 due to old age.

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