Early in the morning, the primitive forest adjacent to the 99 Dragon Ponds is awakened by the chirps. The diligent animals have already started foraging. Despite being a small patch, the grassy slope boasts a special location and terrain. A variety of rare and precious alpine birds stop over, inadvertently turning this place into a catwalk for avian models. Stay tuned for tomorrow's episode to find out what happens to the squirrel and his neighbors!

About 'Journeys in Nature': Lijiang Series

"Plant kingdom" and the "home of Yunnan medicines" are among the nicknames given to a famous city in southwest China's Yunnan Province – Lijiang. Not only are the numerous plant species a calling card, but the city is also well-known for its peaks, mountains and mysterious animals. In this series, CGTN Nature unveils the mysteries of a city that's full of surprises.

(Cover image designed by CGTN's Yin Yating; video edited by CGTN's Yu Rong)

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