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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Helena Horton Environment reporter

Ancient forest found at bottom of huge sinkhole in China

The tree-covered sinkhole in Leye County, Guangxi
Cave explorers came across the sinkhole in Leye County. It is 306 metres in length, 150 metres wide and 192 metres deep. Photograph: Courtesy of Guangxi speleology research team 702

An ancient forest has been found at the bottom of a giant sinkhole in China, with trees up to 40 metres (130ft) tall.

Scientists believe it could contain undiscovered plant and animal species.

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