Various fungi work as janitors in the forest. Through decomposing and recycling, they help stabilize the forest's entire ecosystem.

Changbai Mountain in northeastern China is named after its iconic, perpetually white snow-capped peaks. The 14-episode Changbai Mountain Series reveals a "natural museum," as it is one of the best-preserved forest ecosystems in the world.

CGTN Nature: Changbai Mountain Series | Episode 1: Gift from the Volcano

CGTN Nature: Changbai Mountain Series | Episode 2: Tianchi Lake

CGTN Nature: Changbai Mountain Series | Episode 3: Lively Tundra Flowers

CGTN Nature: Changbai Mountain Series | Episode 4: The Chinese Merganser

CGTN Nature: Changbai Mountain Series | Episode 5: Julong Springs

CGTN Nature: Changbai Mountain Series | Episode 6: Stone Floats, Wood Sinks

CGTN Nature: Changbai Mountain Series | Episode 7: Home of Birds

CGTN Nature: Changbai Mountain Series | Episode 8: The Master Sower

CGTN Nature: Changbai Mountain Series | Episode 9: Mushroom Kingdom

CGTN Nature: Changbai Mountain Series | Episode 10: King of Plants

CGTN Nature: Changbai Mountain Series | Episode 11: The Down Valley Forest

CGTN Nature: Changbai Mountain Series | Episode 12: Hotbed of the Forest

CGTN Nature: Changbai Mountain Series | Episode 13: Simultaneous Seasons

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