A Groundbreaking New Project Aims to Save Wildlife Through Photography
In an effort to raise awareness about endangered species and promote conservation, a new photography project called "The New Big 5" is set to be published. The initiative was conceived by British photographer Graeme Green, who drew inspiration from the original "Big Five" - lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, and buffalo - that were once popular among trophy hunters in Africa.
To create this new "New Big 5," over 50,000 people worldwide participated in a poll to identify their favorite animals to photograph or see in their natural habitat. The top five winners are the elephant, polar bear, lion, gorilla, and tiger, all of which are currently threatened with extinction due to habitat loss, poaching, pollution, and climate change.
Green's project not only showcases breathtaking images of these magnificent creatures but also aims to inspire people to take action against wildlife threats. The book features photographs by 144 renowned wildlife photographers from around the world, including Ami Vitale, Steve McCurry, and Paul Nicklen. Essays from conservationists like Jane Goodall and Paula Kahumbu are also included in the publication.
Green stresses that this project is a "global call to action" on issues affecting wildlife, emphasizing the urgent need for people to focus on conservation efforts. The UN estimates that nature is declining at an unprecedented rate, with over one million animal species facing extinction.
The book, published by Earth Aware Editions, serves as both a reminder of what we stand to lose and a guide towards potential solutions, such as rewilding and the importance of indigenous communities in conservation. A chapter on endangered species highlights the severe threat that climate change poses to animals beyond the "New Big 5."
Prominent conservationist Jane Goodall wrote the afterword for the book, stating that there is a narrow window of time to heal some of the harm inflicted on nature and encourages people to take immediate action.
"The New Big 5: A Global Photography Project For Endangered Wildlife" by Graeme Green is now available.
In an effort to raise awareness about endangered species and promote conservation, a new photography project called "The New Big 5" is set to be published. The initiative was conceived by British photographer Graeme Green, who drew inspiration from the original "Big Five" - lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, and buffalo - that were once popular among trophy hunters in Africa.
To create this new "New Big 5," over 50,000 people worldwide participated in a poll to identify their favorite animals to photograph or see in their natural habitat. The top five winners are the elephant, polar bear, lion, gorilla, and tiger, all of which are currently threatened with extinction due to habitat loss, poaching, pollution, and climate change.
Green's project not only showcases breathtaking images of these magnificent creatures but also aims to inspire people to take action against wildlife threats. The book features photographs by 144 renowned wildlife photographers from around the world, including Ami Vitale, Steve McCurry, and Paul Nicklen. Essays from conservationists like Jane Goodall and Paula Kahumbu are also included in the publication.
Green stresses that this project is a "global call to action" on issues affecting wildlife, emphasizing the urgent need for people to focus on conservation efforts. The UN estimates that nature is declining at an unprecedented rate, with over one million animal species facing extinction.
The book, published by Earth Aware Editions, serves as both a reminder of what we stand to lose and a guide towards potential solutions, such as rewilding and the importance of indigenous communities in conservation. A chapter on endangered species highlights the severe threat that climate change poses to animals beyond the "New Big 5."
Prominent conservationist Jane Goodall wrote the afterword for the book, stating that there is a narrow window of time to heal some of the harm inflicted on nature and encourages people to take immediate action.
"The New Big 5: A Global Photography Project For Endangered Wildlife" by Graeme Green is now available.
this project is so cool 
, i mean, who wouldn't wanna save the wildlife ? 
but seriously, the numbers are crazy - over a million animals on the brink of extinction and nature itself is declining at an insane rate 
. it's like, we gotta wake up and take action or else 
. and the thing is, it's not just about the big 5 (although those animals are gorgeous 
), it's about all the other species too 
. i'm loving that indigenous communities get some love in this book - they've been around for so long and have such deep knowledge of nature 
. but yeah, the time to act is NOW 
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... I mean, I know it's just a fun memory, but thinking about all the harm we're causing to wildlife makes me want to do something more! 
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but seriously, it's not just about the aesthetics - this project is a call to action to protect these amazing creatures from extinction 
. with over 50k ppl voting for their fave animals, it's clear we care (or at least wanna pretend to 
). plus, featuring essays by conservationists like Jane Goodall & Paula Kahumbu adds some serious credibility to the cause 
! i mean, over a million animal species facing extinction? that's wild (pun intended). and the fact that these big five animals are all threatened by habitat loss, poaching, pollution, and climate change is no joke 
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it's so cool how they got over 50k ppl to vote for their fave animals to photog, i mean can u imagine looking at a book filled with 50k pics of elephants 
and polar bears 
. i'm not saying this project won't be inspiring or anything, but it feels like just another way to guilt trip us into caring about the environment 
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. The inclusion of essays from Jane Goodall and Paula Kahumbu adds a whole new level of depth to the book, and I love how the UN's stats about nature declining are included to put things into perspective 
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. cant wait to get my hands on it & learn more about these amazin animals! 
. I mean, we all know how important conservation is, and yet there's still so much work to be done 
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. They're not just experts, but also passionate advocates for conservation. And I'm glad that they're emphasizing the importance of indigenous communities in conservation - we need to learn from them and work with them, not against them 
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can't wait to see the photos by ami vitale, steve mccurry & paul nicklen... their work is always incredible 
The book features some amazing pics from top wildlife photographers like Ami Vitale and Steve McCurry... I need to get my hands on this ASAP! 
can you believe how fast we're losing species? 
. but seriously, it's awesome that this project brings attention to these issues and inspires people to take action 
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But what I think is even more inspiring is that this project aims to inspire action, not just awe-inspired stares at a screen 
. And let's be real, who doesn't want to save some of these incredible creatures from extinction? 
I'm not sure what's more exhausting, the idea of trying to take a picture of a polar bear in its natural habitat or the fact that we need 50k people to agree on which animals are the most important to photograph. Can't we just, like, pick one and be done with it? 
they're so cute and fluffy!!! 
but seriously tho, it's super important we take care of our planet and all its creatures. climate change is no joke 
can we pls just take a sec to appreciate them before they're gone?