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Qinghai Lake is situated amongst formidable mountainous terrain. Tianjun Mountain, which lies to the northwest is one of thirteen nearby peaks. Sheer rocky slopes covered in vegetation give way to a stretch of grassland, a treasure trove of biodiversity.
A Himalayan griffon and a bearded vulture lurk in the cliffs not far off. Now, they're scanning far and wide for potential sources of food.
About 'Journeys in Nature': Rim of Qinghai Lake Series
Produced by the CGTN Nature team, "Journeys in Nature" is a program that displays China's distinct ecology and biodiversity through a range of mini-series that cover different regions in the country. In this series, the film crew travels to China's largest saltwater lake, Qinghai Lake, and explores the wildlife sustained by the lake sitting at over 3,000 meters above sea level. Stay tuned!
For more:
Rim of Qinghai Lake Series | Episode 1: A sea on plateau
Rim of Qinghai Lake Series | Episode 2: Survival's challenge
Rim of Qinghai Lake Series | Episode 3: Call of the stream
Rim of Qinghai Lake Series | Episode 4: Guards for life
Rim of Qinghai Lake Series | Episode 5: Nursing season
Rim of Qinghai Lake Series | Episode 6: Choice of nature
Rim of Qinghai Lake Series | Episode 7: Naren wetland
(Cover image a video screenshot)
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