Thousands of years ago, nomadic people drew an interesting creature with sickle-shaped horns on the rock wall in the Altay region in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The animal can walk on steep cliffs with no effort with its strong hooves resembling clamps. That is the Siberian ibex.

Every November, Siberian ibexes begin to look for a mate. Only at this time, male and female Siberian ibexes can be seen hanging out together. CGTN Nature film crew recently encountered a group of Siberian ibexes in Wuqia Valley in Xinjiang. The animal is now under first-class state protection in China.

Breath of the Wild

Located on the south slope of the Altai Mountains, Fuyun county in the Altay Prefecture of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, is the cradle of diverse geological wonders and abundant wildlife. In this series, CGTN Nature film crew will take you on an exciting adventure into the places that few people know.

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Lakes formed by earthquake in Xinjiang's Altay Region

Meet the only beaver species in China, cute and intelligent

The Irtysh Grand Canyon: Earth's ridgy veins

Aerial view of Keketuohai Geopark in NW China

Dragon's blood sedum: Crimson leaves in snow-covered ore mine

A wild snow mountain in Altay Region, NW China's Xinjiang

China's Yosemite | Keketuohai Geopark

Herbane: A poisonous plant used as an anesthetic

(Cover image via VCG. All photos provided by CGTN Nature film crew.)

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