Located in the hinterlands of China's southernmost province Hainan, Yinggeling is home to a rainforest of giants and a paradise for tiny creatures. Deep in the mountains, bubbly foam can be found everywhere. While this may seem unappealing to humans, it serves as a safe haven for a small creature called the froghopper, also known as the spittle bug and a relative of the cicada.

About 'Journeys in Nature': Story of the Tiny Series

In a world full of giants, it is the small that has a big impact. Whether it's tiny little bugs the size of a fingernail or lives that spend most of their time underground, these seemingly insignificant players have long played a remarkable role that the entire ecosystems rely on. Zoom in on the hidden world's great stories and prepare to be amazed by the power of the small in the rainforest of Hainan.

Story of the Tiny Series | Episode 1: Poisonous dinner

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