When it comes to Sichuan, you will definitely think of spicy and fragrant hot pot and naive giant pandas. In fact, more than that, the huge contrast between the eastern and western landforms makes Sichuan one of the most unique and magical regions on earth.

Sichuan is one of the 36 biodiversity hotspots in the world and one of the precious species gene pools in China and the world. There are more than 10,000 species of higher plants in the province, accounting for 1/3 of the national total; nearly 1,300 species of vertebrates, accounting for 45% of the national total.

Sichuan is one of the provinces with the most complex geology, the most diverse landforms and the most unique landscape in China. Except for the ocean, Sichuan condenses almost all types of geographical landscapes on the earth—mountains, plateaus, plains, hills, basins, rivers, deep gorges... Created by nature, it nourishes one of the most unique and magical regions on earth.

"Ecological Mystery" poster

On October 16, the large-scale nature documentary "Ecological Secrets" premiered on CCTV's Documentary Channel. This film will lead the audience to explore the most extreme natural secrets in Sichuan, feel the great power of nature in the miracle of life, and witness the harmonious beauty of the symbiosis of all things.

The documentary "Ecological Secrets" consists of six episodes: the first episode "Made in Heaven" tells about the causes of "biological shelters" and provides an overview of the biodiversity created by natural geography; the second episode "The Origin of Life" witnesses the energy of snow-capped mountains and rivers, in the mountains and rivers. The cradle of the origin of life was discovered in the interim; the third episode "Kidney of the Plateau" tells about the conservation of the water source of the Yellow River by the Ruoergai Wetland, and shows the importance of the wetland ecosystem; the fourth episode "Huaxi Rain Screen" tells the extreme of the habitat and feels the gift of nature The fifth episode "The Land of Abundance" tells about the harmonious coexistence of man and nature; the sixth episode "The Road to the Future" tells about the protection and restoration of the ecological environment.

From mysterious and pure plateaus to towering mountains, from fertile and fertile basins to colorful hills, Sichuan's complex and diverse terrain has nourished thousands of living beings. This is not only an unparalleled paradise on earth, but also a warm home for countless rare and unique animals and plants: alpine oak forest, Kangding magnolia, Emei fir, snow leopard, giant panda, Sichuan golden monkey... There are too many magical creatures that I have never seen before. .

Adult golden snub-nosed monkeys have golden hair and light blue faces. Generally speaking, the largest male in the monkey group is the Monkey King, weighing up to 15 kilograms. The half-born monkeys have iron gray hair and pink hands. Following the changes of the seasons, the monkey groups are in the mountains at different altitudes, looking for the buds, flower buds, bark and fruits of plants, and occasionally preying on birds or insects.

hot spring snake

Hot spring snake, one of the highest living snakes on earth. Thousands of years of evolution have given them the ability to find heat sources far beyond that of other snakes, thus surviving in alpine regions above 4,000 meters above sea level.

Snakes are ectothermic animals and cannot rely on metabolism to control their body temperature. When the temperature drops below 10 degrees Celsius, snakes will freeze and lose their ability to move.

Why do hot spring snakes choose such a difficult living environment at such a high altitude? You'll find out on the show.

Green-tailed Pheasant

The alpine meadows, shrubs and bare rock areas at an altitude of about 4000 meters are the areas where the green-tailed rainbow pheasant is active. The green-tailed rainbow pheasant is a unique bird species in China. .

black-necked crane

The black-necked crane is about 1.2 meters high and is the only crane that grows and breeds on the plateau. They like the waterside where horses are active, where it is easier to find food. Therefore, the local herdsmen regard the black-necked crane as "King Gesar". The Wrangler".

Jellyfish Snow Rabbit

This is the jellyfish snow rabbit that can grow arbitrarily even in the alpine rocky beach above 4,500 meters above sea level. The jellyfish snow rabbit can reach 30 cm in size. On the slopes and peaks, they are already quite tall plants, and their hairy appearance can help them maintain the internal temperature to ensure breeding, which is a choice for survival.

dove tree

These "pigeons" will not fly away, because people's name is: "Pigeon Flower", scientific name Dove tree. It is called "pigeon flower" because its flower shape resembles a white dove flying with outstretched wings. Dove tree was discovered in Baoxing County, Ya'an 150 years ago, and was brought to Europe and North America, becoming a very popular and precious ornamental tree species around the world.

Cycads, the oldest surviving seed plants in the world, reached their heyday in the Jurassic period. They once "dominated" the entire earth together with dinosaurs.

On the northern edge of the Sichuan Basin, on both sides of the ancient Shu Road from Shaanxi to Sichuan, there are more than 20,000 ancient cypresses, the highest age of which is 2,300 years old. These towering ancient trees began to be planted in the Qin Dynasty. At any time, the number of the ancient cypresses should be counted and passed down from generation to generation. This may be the earliest "forest chief system" in China. The inheritance and development of this method ensures the continuous growth of ancient cypress.

It is understood that the production team crossed the snow-covered plateau, across the deep gorge of the river, and used the lens to capture the extreme scenery of the four seasons in the vast world, record the moving stories of all creatures and creatures on this land, and tell the beauty of Sichuan's natural ecology and colorful humanities in many ways. Rhyme, showing the audience the whole picture of Sichuan's "three-dimensional ecological tapestry".