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

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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.

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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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