Kyle Obermann
Kyle Obermann is an environmental photographer and writer based in Chengdu documenting China’s nature reserves, national parks, and grassroots environmental groups. His work is featured on National Geographic, BBC, Chinese National Geography, People’s Daily, The Nature Conservancy, and more. In his spare time he eats Sichuan food and runs ultra marathons. You can follow more of his work on Instagram @kyleobermann or Twitter @KyleExplores.
Latest Posts
I lost faith in the U.S. and China. Then the Chinese internet saved me
“I hope we can all have the courage to face and criticize ourselves, to understand others and have the goodwill to place ourselves in their shoes.”
More Posts
A new hope for China’s endangered animals
Thirty-two years after first publishing its List of Wild Animals Under State Priority Conservation, China has finally made an update, more than doubling the size of the list. Key additions include wolves and many endangered bird species.
Guns versus sticks: One Chinese grandfather’s fight against poachers
Conservation China is a five-part series in which environmental photographer Kyle Obermann brings us through glaciers, remote forests, and dusty villages to the gritty and stunning frontlines of Chinese conservation efforts. This is the final part. (Previously: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4.)
China’s attempt to create the world’s largest national park system
Conservation China is a five-part series in which environmental photographer Kyle Obermann brings us through glaciers, remote forests, and dusty villages to the gritty and stunning frontlines of Chinese conservation efforts. This is part 3. (Previously: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3.)
Hengduan: Creating China’s Appalachian trail
Conservation China is a five-part series in which environmental photographer Kyle Obermann brings us through glaciers, remote forests, and dusty villages to the gritty and stunning frontlines of Chinese conservation efforts. This is part 3. (Previously: Part 1, Part 2.)
Song of the Skywalker: The endangered gibbons of Yunnan
Conservation China is a five-part series in which environmental photographer Kyle Obermann brings us through glaciers, remote forests, and dusty villages to the gritty and stunning…
Conservation China: Nomads and the Yellow River King
China’s first 10 national parks are expected to be established this year, joining 50,000 local community nature reserves that play a crucial role in protecting wildlife…