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Birds of prey call the Jiatang Grassland home. Their mighty appearances and ferocious gazes are ceaselessly intimidating. However, one of them is sufficiently offbeat to subvert your impression of these raptors. Its body typically measures a mere 20 centimeters. With round cheeks and big eyes, it looks adorable. Although minuscule and cute, the little owl must not be underestimated. It has a sharp hooked beak, powerful talons and keen vision, the quintessential arsenal of any bird of prey.
About Journeys in Nature: Yushu Series
The unique geographic location of Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture has resulted in an abundance of animal and plant resources. As summer approaches, lives on the plateau begin to regain their vitality after a long and cold winter. To learn more about the place, watch this series of Journeys in Nature.
For more:
Yushu Series | Episode 1: Jiatang grassland
Yushu Series | Episode 2: Home alone
Yushu Series | Episode 3: The outside world
(Cover image a video screenshot; video shot by CGTN Nature film crew)
(If you have specific expertise and want to contribute, or if you have a topic of interest that you'd like to share with us, please email us at nature@cgtn.com.)
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