Criss-crossing mountain trails extend from the mountain slopes to the depths of the valley, where many forest dwellers such as sambar deer, takins and the Tibetan macaques pass through every day, leaving a mystery as to who was the trailblazer of the tracks. The dwellers cross the trails and gather in the valley with a common purpose, which is to seek abundant water sources and precious salt. Check out the video to learn more.

About Journeys in Nature: Qionglai Mountains Series

Giant pandas were first discovered in the Qionglai Mountains in southwest China's Sichuan Province. More than 500 wild pandas are living in the mountains now. However, there is a lot more there than just pandas. In this series, you will see red pandas, sambar deer and Tibetan macaques. CGTN Nature takes you on a journey to track the pandas deep in the bamboo groves and uncover some interesting stories with the locals.

For more:

Qionglai Mountains Series Ep. 1: Where's the lamb? Ask the panda

Qionglai Mountains Series Ep. 2: Don't be surprised if you see a giant panda here

Qionglai Mountains Series Ep. 4: Find creatures in the misty fog

Qionglai Mountains Series Ep. 5: The colors of autumn

Qionglai Mountains Series Ep. 6: How to preserve 'alpine rainbows'

(Cover image a video screenshot; video by the CGTN Nature film crew.)

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