ocr: CHINESE CRANES In the Chinese religion Taoism, cranes are a symbol oflong life and fidelity. This ink rubbing, Cranes and Pine Trees (1740),is by the Taoist artist Chu Chi-i. In reality, cranes are very long-lived. One Siberian crane died in a 200a ar age 83. They are also faithful birds that pair-bond for life and defend a large territory. Both sexes incubate the eggs and raise the young. SEE ALSO