The frozen plateau stands deserted in winter. At the altitude of 4,500 meters, Changshagongma National Nature Reserve is covered with thick snow. From a distance, one can see a herd of vigorous red-brown quadrupeds braving the chilly wind. They are the Tibetan wild asses, known locally as "wild horse," arguably the most distinctive animal in the nature reserve.

For more:

Snowy Western Sichuan Series | Episode 1: Solitary Wolf

Snowy Western Sichuan Series | Episode 2: Angelic echoes

Snowy Western Sichuan Series | Episode 3: White-Headed Fox

Snowy Western Sichuan Series | Episode 4: Phoenix incarnate

Snowy Western Sichuan Series | Episode 5: Highland cleaners

About 'Journeys in Nature': Snowy Western Sichuan Series

Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture is characterized by long mountain ridges, river valleys, lush forests and alpine grasslands. The region, however, shows a completely different landscape in winter. In this series, we take you to the frozen land to discover how the creatures struggle to survive the freezing season. 

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