The 13,000 square-meter Yaze Lake is a wonderful breeding ground for migratory birds, especially for the whooper swan couple named Du Du and Huan Huan. Despite the arduous task of hatching, the happy cygnets are all worth it.

Home to a diverse fauna and multiple types of vegetation, Altai Mountains represent the most complete sequence of altitudinal vegetation zones in central Siberia. The 16-episode Altai Mountains Series brings a glimpse of the magnificent biodiversity in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

CGTN Nature: Altai Mountains Series | Episode 1: The White Kanas

CGTN Nature: Altai Mountains Series | Episode 2: The Deep Lake

CGTN Nature: Altai Mountains Series | Episode 3: Bustling Sandbars

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