Global Wildlife Photography Project Shines Light on Endangered Species in 'The New Big 5'
In a bid to raise awareness about the plight of endangered species, renowned wildlife photographer Graeme Green has launched "The New Big 5", a photography book featuring some of the world's most threatened animals. The project marks a significant shift from the traditional "Big Five" hunting trophy list popularized in Africa, and instead highlights five iconic species - elephant, polar bear, lion, gorilla, and tiger - that are at risk due to human activities.
The "New Big 5" was conceived by Green during his assignment in Botswana several years ago. He wanted to encourage people to focus on wildlife and think about the animals they love, rather than viewing them as trophy targets. The project has garnered support from some of the world's top wildlife photographers, including Ami Vitale, Steve McCurry, and Paul Nicklen.
The book features stunning photographs taken by 144 globally recognized wildlife photographers, showcasing the beauty and majesty of these species in their natural habitats. However, the pictures also serve as a warning about the alarming rate at which nature is declining due to human activities such as habitat destruction, poaching, pollution, and climate change.
According to the United Nations, around one million animal and plant species are facing extinction. The "New Big 5" serves as ambassadors for what's happening in the natural world, highlighting the urgent need for conservation efforts. Featured essays in the book explore rewilding initiatives and the importance of indigenous communities in wildlife conservation.
Conservationists and activists such as Jane Goodall have praised the project for its potential to inspire action. "We have a window of time during which we can start to heal some of the harm we have inflicted on the natural world, but only if we get together and take action now," she said in a press release.
"The New Big 5" is set to go on sale from April 4, 2023. It serves as a powerful reminder of what's at stake, while also offering hope for the future of wildlife conservation.
In a bid to raise awareness about the plight of endangered species, renowned wildlife photographer Graeme Green has launched "The New Big 5", a photography book featuring some of the world's most threatened animals. The project marks a significant shift from the traditional "Big Five" hunting trophy list popularized in Africa, and instead highlights five iconic species - elephant, polar bear, lion, gorilla, and tiger - that are at risk due to human activities.
The "New Big 5" was conceived by Green during his assignment in Botswana several years ago. He wanted to encourage people to focus on wildlife and think about the animals they love, rather than viewing them as trophy targets. The project has garnered support from some of the world's top wildlife photographers, including Ami Vitale, Steve McCurry, and Paul Nicklen.
The book features stunning photographs taken by 144 globally recognized wildlife photographers, showcasing the beauty and majesty of these species in their natural habitats. However, the pictures also serve as a warning about the alarming rate at which nature is declining due to human activities such as habitat destruction, poaching, pollution, and climate change.
According to the United Nations, around one million animal and plant species are facing extinction. The "New Big 5" serves as ambassadors for what's happening in the natural world, highlighting the urgent need for conservation efforts. Featured essays in the book explore rewilding initiatives and the importance of indigenous communities in wildlife conservation.
Conservationists and activists such as Jane Goodall have praised the project for its potential to inspire action. "We have a window of time during which we can start to heal some of the harm we have inflicted on the natural world, but only if we get together and take action now," she said in a press release.
"The New Big 5" is set to go on sale from April 4, 2023. It serves as a powerful reminder of what's at stake, while also offering hope for the future of wildlife conservation.
. The photos are incredible and show just how much beauty is being lost due to human activities. I feel like we need more projects like this to get people talking about conservation and taking action 
. It's crazy to think that a million species are at risk of extinction - we gotta do something about it ASAP!
I'm so hyped about this new project! It's like, we need more awareness about how our actions are affecting animals and the planet 
. The fact that Graeme Green came up with this idea after seeing some amazing wildlife in Botswana is just crazy 
. And it's awesome that top photographers are supporting it 
. I think what really gets me though is that Jane Goodall said we have a chance to heal the harm we've done if we take action now 
. It's like, we can make a difference! 
. Like, great that some famous photographers are sharing their pics of endangered animals, but when are we gonna actually do something about it? The UN says 1 million species are on the brink of extinction and yet here's a book launch event with champagne and canapés 
. Don't get me wrong, I love a good wildlife pic as much as the next person, but this is just a drop in the ocean. We need real action, not just PR stunts 
. And what's with the "New Big 5" title? Just another clever way to make hunting look alluring again 
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. And let's not forget the importance of indigenous communities in wildlife conservation #IndigenousRights #ConservationMatters 
. It's time for us to shift our focus from trophy hunting to preserving the beauty and majesty of nature 
. One million animal species are facing extinction, it's up to us to take action now! 
it's amazing that Graeme Green is using his talent to raise awareness about these incredible animals instead of just taking their selfies for Instagram. I mean don't get me wrong, we need more animal pics online lol, but this is on a whole different level. The fact that 144 photographers came together to create something so powerful is truly inspiring. 
let's get behind this and make a difference before it's too late! 
elephant, polar bear, lion, gorilla, and tiger are all being threatened by humans doin stuff that dont care about future generations 
habitat destruction poaching pollution climate change... its like we r losin the battle against extinction 
at least theres people like graeme green steve mccurry paul nicklen and jane goodall tryna spread awareness and inspire action 
so fingers crossed this project does make a diff 
conservation matters 
. I think it's just what we need right now – a reminder of how precious and fragile our natural world is, but also hope for a better future. Fingers crossed we can make a difference! 
. I mean, we've all heard about the original Big Five, but let's be real, that's just a fancy way to justify hunting some amazing animals for sport. It's like, hello, can't we focus on protecting these guys instead of using them as trophies? 
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Can't help but wonder if these iconic animals would've made it to Instagram if they weren't endangered 
. Conservation efforts are crucial, folks! We need to get together (like Jane Goodall said) and #SaveTheWildlife