article_snippet: While able to withstand plunging temperatures and even snow, the species is in danger because the species habitats are slowly disappearing and the species distinctive appearance has made the species a key target for illegal hunters.
article_snippet: China has launched a conservation programme to try and protect the species.
article_snippet: Xi Zhinong is a Chinese wildlife photographer as well as an environmentalist.
article_snippet: Xi was in China last week for a wildlife conservation visit.
article_snippet: his visit was a wildlife conservation visit since the Queen toured China in 1986, and gave Xi the chance to meet wildlife experts and conservationists.
article_snippet: Xi used the tour to condemn the trade in illegal wildlife and products, such as ivory, and called upon China to become a world leader.
article_snippet: During Xi time in China Xi visited China and featured on a television campaign organised by WildAid and aimed at raising awareness of the impact of the trade in rhino horn and ivory.
article_snippet: the tour ended however with a PR disaster when Xi was allowed to visit an Elephant rescue centre, just a few yards from an arena where elephants play football, dance and do tricks for tourists.
article_snippet: The end of Xi tour was branded somewhat a PR disaster after Xi visited an elephant sanctuary yards from where the animals perform tricks for audiences in a type of circus, condemned by campaigners .