After the fall of the Soviet Union, he was finally free to chase his dream of documenting exotic animals, many of which are now endangered. Gudkov believes that every animal has a human-like quality, and his mission is to show the world their beauty before it’s too late. Despite the harsh conditions and challenges, including lugging heavy equipment through jungles and dealing with tropical diseases, he’s committed to raising awareness about the fragility of wildlife in our rapidly changing world. More info: Instagram | wildanimalssafari.com Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.