Away from the urban bustle, Coloane Island in China's Macao Special Administrative Region retains the pristine beauty of nature. Local fauna and flora display remarkable diversity. Tropical monsoons bring ample rainfall to keep the acidic soils thin and bare. Procuring sufficient nourishment is the biggest challenge for the plants. Check the video to see how plants get the much-needed nutrients.

About Journeys in Nature: Bauhinia and Lotus Series:

Encircled by bays and beaches, islands and peninsulas, harbors and seas, mountains and valleys, wetlands and gardens, Hong Kong is home to amazing wildlife. Follow the camera to see how these species live in harmony with humans in the busy city. 

More on the Bauhinia and Lotus Series

Bauhinia and Lotus Series | Episode 1: Roaming bovines

Bauhinia and Lotus Series | Episode 2: Butterflies in Hong Kong

Bauhinia and Lotus Series | Episode 3: Urban predator

Bauhinia and Lotus Series | Episode 4: Scavengers at the pier

Bauhinia and Lotus Series | Episode 5: Romance of rocks

Bauhinia and Lotus Series | Episode 6: Island microcosm

Bauhinia and Lotus Series | Episode 7: Macaques paradise

Bauhinia and Lotus Series | Episode 8: Hong Kong warty newt

Bauhinia and Lotus Series | Episode 9: A date with winter

Bauhinia and Lotus Series | Episode 10: Costal sentinels

Bauhinia and Lotus Series | Episode 11: Ancient trees

(Cover image a screenshot from the video)

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