Authentic animal photography is an art form that captures the real living conditions of animals in nature through photographic techniques, with animals in the natural world as the main subjects. It does not rely on artificial staging, but rather records animals' natural behaviors such as hunting, reproduction, and migration, as well as their interactions with the environment, in the wild or their natural habitats.

This type of photography requires not only professional equipment to capture details but also patience and ecological knowledge on the part of photographers to avoid disturbing animals' lives. Its works not only showcase the beauty of biodiversity but also convey the concept of protecting nature, having both artistic value and popular science significance.