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Story of the Tiny Series | Episode 10: From death to life
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As one of the world's oldest ecosystems, the rainforest offers sanctuary to some ancient species. It is regarded as the largest gene bank housing a dizzying array of living organisms. Over half of the world's trees stand in rainforests. They are critical to the forests' health and the transmission of life in dark corners. Even after they die, their lifeless frames continue to shelter the small. 

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

In a world full of giants, it is the small that have a big impact. Whether it's tiny little bugs the size of a fingernail or creatures 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

Story of the Tiny Series | Episode 2: Smart protection

Story of the Tiny Series | Episode 3: Unique beauty

Story of the Tiny Series | Episode 4: The unknown

Story of the Tiny Series | Episode 5: Silent fungi world

Story of the Tiny Series | Episode 6: Find me if you can

Story of the Tiny Series | Episode 7: Moss land giant

Story of the Tiny Series | Episode 8: Walk on water

Story of the Tiny Series | Episode 9: The biggest hunter

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