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Beibu Gulf Series | Episode 10: Born different
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A solid black coat is a hallmark of the Francois's monkeys. However, there are some who have been born differently. The female albino Francois' monkey living here was first spotted in 2017 in Encheng National Nature Reserve during a field survey. It's not the first time that an albino has been discovered in the wild. For millennia, albino Francois monkeys have been sighted in this stretch of karst forest. Check out the video to learn about its story.

About 'Journeys in Nature': Beibu Gulf Series

Beibu Gulf, located in South China, is an important link between the southwestern regions of the country and the rest of the world. This area boasts not only economic vitality, but also ecological biodiversity. CGTN Nature's film crew traveled to the gulf and discovered rare animal and plant species, including Eden's whale, the Chinese white dolphin, the Malabar pied hornbill and the Francois' monkey, to name only a few.

For more:

Beibu Gulf Series | Episode 1: Sea of whales

Beibu Gulf Series | Episode 2: Volcanic island

Beibu Gulf Series | Episode 3: Rocks and waves

Beibu Gulf Series | Episode 4: Rhythm of tides

Beibu Gulf Series | Episode 5: Nearshore Ecology

Beibu Gulf Series | Episode 6: Mangrove phalanx

Beibu Gulf Series | Episode 7: Sea and land

Beibu Gulf Series | Episode 8: Fauna in yellow camellias

Beibu Gulf Series | Episode 9: Woodland gathering

(Cover image via screenshot)

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