On a global scale, the Hulun Lake and Hulun Buir Grasslands play an important role in maintaining the ecology of northern China and even the northern hemisphere as a whole.

But in the 21st century, as the climate warms, the amount of incoming water is reducing, resulting in Hulun Lake shrinking, which has drawn attention both inside and outside China.

For more:

The Eyes of the Mongolian Plateau | Hulun Lake: Prologue

The Eyes of the Mongolian Plateau | Hulun Lake: Formation of the lake

The Eyes of the Mongolian Plateau | Hulun Lake: Wetland ecosystem

The Eyes of the Mongolian Plateau | Hulun Lake: Geographical surroundings

The Eyes of the Mongolian Plateau | Hulun Lake: Ecological functions

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