Mosses on the forest floor, attached to bare roots of the taiga trees, help maintain the ecological balance of the green realm in the Kanas Valley.

About CGTN Nature

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.

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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

CGTN Nature: Altai Mountains Series | Episode 4: The Return

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