Shibai Xiao / Chinese toad (Bufo bufo gargarizans) mating underwater in breeding season, early spring, Beijing, China.

Shibai Xiao / Variegated carp (Cyprinus carpio) group at the surface of pond, Beijing, China.

Florian Möllers / Siberian Tiger (Panthera tigris sibirica / altaica) in a cage admired by Chinese Zoo visitors. Beijing Zoo, China, November 2006.

David Tipling / Bird keeper sitting in park with his Hwamei (Garrulax canorus) in central Beijing, China. September 2008

Vincent Grafhorst / Madagascar Day Gecko (Phelsuma madagascariensis), Marozevo, Madagascar

Kirkendall-Spring / Doorway in the Forbidden City of Beijing, China

George Chan / Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China. December 2006

Gavin Maxwell / Hwamei {Garrulax canorus} in birdcages, Beijing Forbidden City, November 06. 'Wild China' series

Gavin Maxwell / Laughing thrush / Hwamei {Garrulax canorus} in birdcages, Beijing Forbidden City, November 06, 'Wild China' series

Gavin Maxwell / Laughing thrush / Hwamei {Garrulax canorus} in birdcage. Beijing Forbidden City, China Nov 06. 'Wild China' series

Gavin Maxwell / Laughing thrush / Hwamei {Garrulax canorus} in birdcages, Beijing Forbidden City, November 06. 'Wild China' series

Pete Oxford / People standing in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China 2006