Originally Posted by
uszkanni
Second thought is "nature photography." Get the skills and background for a job with National Geographic or some such org. Maybe try for a spot on a TV nature show (not necessary to be the host). Visit strange lands, see strange animals, eat them. Sort of Zimmern (whose show I hate) meets NatGeo.
First thought: smuggling endangered animals. But that depends on how you feel about having a few dozen rare lizards taped to your body! ;-)
Oddly, your first and second thoughts were also my own! Of course, to be a nature photog, you have to be a great photog in the first place and have an incredible passion for it. And incredible patience for sitting around for days to try to get a shot that may never come. And the fortitude to be in some pretty harsh conditions. And great creativity and perseverence to deal with challenging situations. And no fear.