Capturing a wild career

Making a living as a wildlife photographer is not easy, but as Chen Liang discovers, a dedicated conservationist has found a way to combine his two passions - through much dedication and hard work.

How can one survive as a wildlife photographer in China?

Beijinger Xu Jian has tried to find an answer. He worked with Chinese National Geographic magazine for six years, and assisted one of the country's leading wildlife photographers part time for several years and full time in 2007, before becoming a freelance wildlife photographer in 2008.