A New Generation of Wildlife Photography Champions the Cause for Conservation
The term "Big Five" was originally coined by trophy hunters in Africa to describe the five most elusive and challenging animals to hunt: lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, and buffalo. Today, a new generation of wildlife photographers has reclaimed this narrative, creating a global initiative that highlights the most endangered species on our planet.
Graeme Green, a renowned British photographer, is behind this movement. In 2021, he launched an online campaign where people around the world could vote for their top five favorite animals to photograph or see in the wild. The results were staggering, with over 50,000 votes casting a global spotlight on some of the most endangered species on Earth.
The winner of this contest are five animals that embody the spirit of conservation: the elephant, polar bear, lion, gorilla, and tiger. These majestic creatures have been chosen to raise awareness about their plight in the face of habitat destruction, poaching, pollution, and climate change.
A new book, "The New Big 5", has just been published, featuring stunning images of these animals alongside essays from conservationists and activists like Jane Goodall. The book celebrates wildlife and serves as a call to action for global change. According to Green, the photographs in this book are not only breathtakingly beautiful but also serve as a warning about the devastating impact that human activity is having on our planet.
The statistics are alarming: according to the UN, one million of the world's animal species are facing extinction. "We have a window of time during which we can start to heal some of the harm we have inflicted on the natural world," says Jane Goodall in the book's afterword. "But only if we get together and take action now."
"The New Big 5" project is more than just a photography contest; it's an international conservation initiative that aims to inspire change through the power of images. The book will be available for purchase from April 4, 2023, with all proceeds going towards supporting conservation efforts.
In a world where wildlife is rapidly disappearing, "The New Big 5" serves as a poignant reminder of what we stand to lose. It's also a powerful call to action, urging us to take responsibility for the health of our planet and its incredible biodiversity.
The term "Big Five" was originally coined by trophy hunters in Africa to describe the five most elusive and challenging animals to hunt: lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, and buffalo. Today, a new generation of wildlife photographers has reclaimed this narrative, creating a global initiative that highlights the most endangered species on our planet.
Graeme Green, a renowned British photographer, is behind this movement. In 2021, he launched an online campaign where people around the world could vote for their top five favorite animals to photograph or see in the wild. The results were staggering, with over 50,000 votes casting a global spotlight on some of the most endangered species on Earth.
The winner of this contest are five animals that embody the spirit of conservation: the elephant, polar bear, lion, gorilla, and tiger. These majestic creatures have been chosen to raise awareness about their plight in the face of habitat destruction, poaching, pollution, and climate change.
A new book, "The New Big 5", has just been published, featuring stunning images of these animals alongside essays from conservationists and activists like Jane Goodall. The book celebrates wildlife and serves as a call to action for global change. According to Green, the photographs in this book are not only breathtakingly beautiful but also serve as a warning about the devastating impact that human activity is having on our planet.
The statistics are alarming: according to the UN, one million of the world's animal species are facing extinction. "We have a window of time during which we can start to heal some of the harm we have inflicted on the natural world," says Jane Goodall in the book's afterword. "But only if we get together and take action now."
"The New Big 5" project is more than just a photography contest; it's an international conservation initiative that aims to inspire change through the power of images. The book will be available for purchase from April 4, 2023, with all proceeds going towards supporting conservation efforts.
In a world where wildlife is rapidly disappearing, "The New Big 5" serves as a poignant reminder of what we stand to lose. It's also a powerful call to action, urging us to take responsibility for the health of our planet and its incredible biodiversity.
i mean can you even imagine living in a world where these amazing animals are just... gone?? 
it's crazy that there's only 1 million animal species left on earth and they're all facing extinction. like what's going to happen to our planet if we don't start taking care of it?! 
the photography contest is such a great idea though, it's amazing how people can come together and make a difference through art. i'm totally buying that book as soon as it comes out 
. The way Graeme Green has taken the "Big Five" narrative and turned it on its head to highlight the most endangered species is pure genius 
. It's a masterclass in using art as activism, raising awareness about the devastating impact of human activity on our planet. The statistics are indeed alarming - 1 million animal species facing extinction? That's unacceptable 
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. We need more of these kinds of initiatives that inspire change through art and activism. Let's hope this project inspires us all to take action and become the guardians of our planet's incredible biodiversity 
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... I mean, it's crazy that there are only 1 million animal species left on this planet! We need to step up our game and protect these amazing creatures before it's too late 
. I love the idea of a photography contest, but it's also sad that we've come to this point where we need a project like this 
. Graeme Green is doing some great work here, and I hope more people get inspired to take action and make a difference 
. We can't just look at these pictures and feel all the feels without doing something about it... we gotta roll up our sleeves and start making changes now!
. The fact that people from all over the world got involved in this contest and voted for their favorite animals is truly inspiring. It shows that we care about these creatures and want to make a difference 
. I love that the book "The New Big 5" will be supporting conservation efforts, it's so important that we take action now 
omg this new book is everything i've been waiting for! 
1 million?!?! no way 
I mean, who doesn't love animals on a pedestal? The fact that these five species won this thing is kinda cute, but let's not forget the bigger picture here... we're talking about species going extinct left and right because of human stuff. 
Not exactly "Big Five" vibes anymore. Still, I guess it's a start, right? If we can get people to care about these animals, maybe that'll translate to some actual change? 
. The stats are definitely eye-opening - 1 million species on the brink? 
That's wild (pun intended). What really gets me is how passionate Jane Goodall is about this. She's right, we do have a window of time to make things right... and it starts with taking action 
I'm so stoked about this new gen of wildlife photographers takin' on the Big Five thing! They're not just capturin' pretty pics of animals, they're actually raisin' awareness about conservation and makin' us care about savin' these incredible creatures. It's like, we gotta think about our place in the world and how our actions are affectin' the planet. I mean, did you know that 1 million species are facin' extinction? 
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. It's heartbreaking to think that one million animal species could go extinct, but it's reassuring to know there are people like Graeme Green working towards a solution 
I love that the book is not just for sale, but also for supporting conservation efforts - it's like, we all get to be part of the solution! 
it's just pictures lol but seriously though, the fact that 1 million animals are on the brink of extinction is wild 
. And it's not just about the animals themselves, it's about what we can learn from them - about resilience, adaptability, and community... I mean, these five species have been around for millions of years, and yet we're still managing to mess things up 
I'm not sure why they had to make it so gimmicky with this "new big 5" thing... like, can't they just have a straightforward conservation campaign?