For 40 years, photographer Xi Zhinong has turned his camera into a shield for nature, capturing China's wild heartbeats 🐒❄️. Starting with the elusive Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys – once teetering on extinction – his work now spans herders-turned-snow-leopard-protectors in remote mountain ranges.
From Click to Conservation
Xi’s journey began when only 1,000 Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys remained. His groundbreaking photos sparked public awareness and government action, proving art could drive change 🎯. Today, their population has rebounded to over 3,000!
Lens as a Bridge
Beyond wildlife, Xi documents human-nature connections: Tibetan herders using traditional knowledge to monitor snow leopards 🏔️, and farmers adopting eco-friendly practices. His latest project? A digital archive tracking biodiversity shifts linked to climate change 🌱.
Why It Matters
Xi’s work mirrors China’s growing environmental consciousness – from endangered species protection to sustainable development goals. As he tells it: "Every shutter click is a love letter to our planet" 💌.
