A seal from the Arctic Pole. [Photo by Xie Jianguo/cpanet.org.cn]

From the adorable pandas in Sichuan to the playful Pallas's cats in Inner Mongolia, from the snub-nosed monkeys in Hubei to the majestic Siberian tigers in Heilongjiang, photographer Xie Jianguo has dedicated himself to documenting the country's rare and endangered animals, which showcases unique natural and ecological wonders of China.

Pallas's cats are captured playing with each other at the Hexigten Banner of Inner Mongolia autonomous region. [Photo by Xie Jianguo/cpanet.org.cn]

Xie's passion for photographing wild animals and polar ecology is evident in his extensive travels. He has ventured to destinations such as Kenya, Botswana and Madagascar nine times. Furthermore, he has visited the Arctic and Antarctic continents more than 30 times. In addition to his expeditions, Xie has explored diverse regions across Europe, North America, South America, Asia and Australia, capturing the remarkable beauty of nature through his lens on numerous occasions.

Tibetan foxes from Tianjun county of Qinghai province. [Photo by Xie Jianguo/cpanet.org.cn]

Since 2012, Xie Jianguo has redirected his lens toward his homeland, focusing on capturing wildlife in China. Now his footprints have covered nearly all the provinces and regions throughout the country. Notably, he has explored nearly 100 wildlife protection areas, such as Source of the Three Rivers, Hoh Xil, Qilian Mountain and Xishuangbanna.

A mother Kiang and a baby Kiang are seen in Yushu of Qinghai province. [Photo by Xie Jianguo/cpanet.org.cn]

During his photographic expeditions, Xie places great emphasis on establishing a harmonious relationship with the animals he encounters, ensuring that they are undisturbed throughout the shooting process. He always tries to film the animals face to face, to capture their natural essence and portray them in their most authentic form.

A giant panda from Wolong National Nature Reserve in Sichuan province. [Photo by Xie Jianguo/cpanet.org.cn]

He said, "I want to showcase the beautiful and dynamic moments of wildlife, to not only record their living conditions but also to express the importance of loving and protecting wild animals and their habitats. I also aim to present the abundant biological resources of species as well as the achievements of wildlife protection in China through my images."

A snub-nosed monkey in Shennongjia Nature Reserve of Hubei province. [Photo by Xie Jianguo/cpanet.org.cn]

In 2016, Xie joined forces with Chen Jianwei to launch the "Nature Image China" project. This initiative is committed to recording and preserving the natural beauty of China while promoting its rich natural image culture to the world. So far, the project has organized 30 photography events, hosted over 100 photo exhibitions at home and abroad, and exhibited over 7,000 photographic works.

A Francois's leaf monkey from Mayang River Nature Reserve in Guizhou province. [Photo by Xie Jianguo/cpanet.org.cn]

Asian elephants from Xishuangbanna of Yunnan province. [Photo by Xie Jianguo/cpanet.org.cn]

Whooper swans from Huairou district of Beijing. [Photo by Xie Jianguo/cpanet.org.cn]

Sika deer from Yichun of Heilongjiang province. [Photo by Xie Jianguo/cpanet.org.cn]

A lynx from the Nanwenghe Nature Reserve in Heilongjiang province. [Photo by Xie Jianguo/cpanet.org.cn]

A Siberian Tiger from Hailin city of Heilongjiang province. [Photo by Xie Jianguo/cpanet.org.cn]

Source: China Daily
Editor: Lyu Yun