Praised by the Tibetan people as an "auspicious bird," black-necked cranes are the only kind of crane in the world that live and breed on the plateau. In late March, thousands of the birds fly from Dashanbao Wetland in Yunnan Province and Caohai Lake in Guizhou Province back to the Zogye Wetland. The unique environment offers an ideal breeding place for the cranes.

About 'Journeys in Nature': Aba series:

Located on the southeastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Aba Prefecture is rich in diverse ecosystems, such as forests, grasslands, wetlands and glaciers. Stay tuned and explore this hidden land.

More on the Aba series:

Aba Series | Episode 1: Dagu glacier

Aba Series | Episode 3: Baby cranes

Aba Series | Episode 4: Fairy lake

Aba Series | Episode 5: Zogye wetland

Aba Series | Episode 6: A joyful land

Aba Series | Episode 7: Nyanpo Yutse

Aba Series | Episode 8: Sichuan sika deer

Aba Series | Episode 9: A harmonious homeland

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