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Secrets of the Hainan Rainforest (Episode 1): Life in isolation

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In the heart of Hainan's tropical rainforest there’s a hidden world – one where nature thrives against the odds. From the rare Hainan Homalium tree, whose roots battle the elements, to the giant taro’s mysterious survival secrets, the rainforest is a testament to resilience. This is a place where even the elusive Aplosonyx ancora beetle has evolved plenty of tricks to outsmart every challenge nature has to throw its way. In short, this is an extraordinary ecosystem that dazzles with a biodiversity that throws plenty of light on how the very balance of life is maintained!

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