A groundbreaking new wildlife photography book, "The New Big 5", is shining a light on some of the world's most endangered species. The brainchild of British photographer Graeme Green, this project brings together the work of 144 renowned wildlife photographers from around the globe to highlight the plight of iconic animals such as elephants, polar bears, lions, gorillas, and tigers.
Originally coined by trophy hunters in Africa, the term "Big Five" referred to the most challenging animals to hunt. However, Green's vision is different - it's a call to action to protect these magnificent creatures and their habitats from extinction. The book features stunning images taken by some of the world's top photographers, each one a powerful reminder of the beauty and fragility of life on Earth.
The project began with a simple idea: get people excited about wildlife photography and conservation. Green, who has been documenting wildlife for over two decades, came up with the concept while on assignment in Botswana. He wanted to encourage people to "shoot with a camera, not a gun" - a message that resonates all too strongly in today's world.
The result is a book that is as much about conservation as it is about photography. Featured essays by renowned conservationists and activists like Jane Goodall and Paula Kahumbu highlight the urgent need for action to protect our planet's precious biodiversity. The book also explores innovative solutions, such as rewilding and the importance of indigenous communities in conservation.
Climate change is a major threat to many species outside of the "New Big 5". According to Green, this is just the tip of the iceberg - the situation is far more severe than we often realize. With over one million animal and plant species facing extinction, it's clear that time is running out.
"The New Big 5" is a timely reminder of what we stand to lose if we fail to act now. It's also a powerful call to action - a message from the natural world to us all: take responsibility for your actions, protect our planet, and ensure a future for generations to come.
The book is set to be published on April 4th, and its impact will be felt long after it leaves the shelves. As Green himself says, "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."
Originally coined by trophy hunters in Africa, the term "Big Five" referred to the most challenging animals to hunt. However, Green's vision is different - it's a call to action to protect these magnificent creatures and their habitats from extinction. The book features stunning images taken by some of the world's top photographers, each one a powerful reminder of the beauty and fragility of life on Earth.
The project began with a simple idea: get people excited about wildlife photography and conservation. Green, who has been documenting wildlife for over two decades, came up with the concept while on assignment in Botswana. He wanted to encourage people to "shoot with a camera, not a gun" - a message that resonates all too strongly in today's world.
The result is a book that is as much about conservation as it is about photography. Featured essays by renowned conservationists and activists like Jane Goodall and Paula Kahumbu highlight the urgent need for action to protect our planet's precious biodiversity. The book also explores innovative solutions, such as rewilding and the importance of indigenous communities in conservation.
Climate change is a major threat to many species outside of the "New Big 5". According to Green, this is just the tip of the iceberg - the situation is far more severe than we often realize. With over one million animal and plant species facing extinction, it's clear that time is running out.
"The New Big 5" is a timely reminder of what we stand to lose if we fail to act now. It's also a powerful call to action - a message from the natural world to us all: take responsibility for your actions, protect our planet, and ensure a future for generations to come.
The book is set to be published on April 4th, and its impact will be felt long after it leaves the shelves. As Green himself says, "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."
and i gotta say it's like super inspiring 
, especially when you see all these amazing pics of elephants & polar bears & lions 
etc. but what really gets me is the message behind it - we need to protect our planet & its creatures before they're gone for good 
it's not just about photography or conservation, it's like a call to action 2 take responsibility 4 our actions 
gotta do something about climate change & species extinction 
just saw this new wildlife photography book and I'm low-key obsessed 
144 photographers, 5 species, it's like a conservation dream team 
but for real though, climate change is a major threat to all these animals so yeah, let's get this conservation party started 
I'm so stoked about this new book! It's amazing how one photographer's passion can bring together so many talented artists to raise awareness for conservation. I mean, who wouldn't want to see stunning pics of elephants, polar bears, and lions on the big screen? 
But seriously, it's crazy to think that these incredible creatures are facing extinction because of us. Climate change is like, super real now 
, and we gotta take responsibility for our actions. The book highlights some awesome solutions like rewilding and indigenous community involvement, so let's keep the momentum going! We can make a difference, one click at a time 
I'm literally getting chills reading this - the fact that over a million species are facing extinction is just mind-boggling 
. We need more people like Graeme Green, using their platform to raise awareness about conservation and wildlife protection. The idea of "shooting with a camera, not a gun" resonates so deeply in today's world 
The stats are crazy though - one million species on the brink of extinction is just wild. We need to get our act together before it's too late, you know? 
. but seriously, this project is super inspiring! 
, can't wait to check it out and maybe even pick up a camera (or binoculars) myself 