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The plateau pikas know when to turn for help. The Hume's groundpecker is a burrowing species. Unable to dig its own holes, it takes advantage of other animals' shelters, such as the pika's burrow, whereas the pika uses the vigilant nature of the bird to run away from danger.
About 'Journeys in Nature': Snowy Qinghai Lake Series
Qinghai Lake, the largest saltwater, inland lake in China, is home to a large number of wild animals. CGTN Nature's film crew traveled to Qinghai and discovered rare animal and plant species. During the Spring Festival, we will present the beautiful nature of China – "Journeys in Nature": Snowy Qinghai Lake Series, showing the wonderful creatures in winter.
For more:
Snowy Qinghai Lake Series | Episode 1: Snowy Lake
Snowy Qinghai Lake Series | Episode 2: Swan lake on ice
Snowy Qinghai Lake Series | Episode 3: Journey to the south
Snowy Qinghai Lake Series | Episode 4: Battles for love
Snowy Qinghai Lake Series | Episode 5: Broken dreams
Snowy Qinghai Lake Series | Episode 6: Love on ice
Snowy Qinghai Lake Series | Episode 7: Shrewd birds
Snowy Qinghai Lake Series | Episode 8: Plateau mascot
(Cover image a screenshot)
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