A Global Call to Action: Wildlife Photography Book Exposes the Plight of the World's Most Threatened Species
For decades, the term "Big Five" referred to the five most feared animals in Africa - lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and buffaloes. But for British photographer Graeme Green, this iconic phrase now represents a new generation of endangered species that need our attention.
Green's vision for a "New Big 5" began over a decade ago when he was on assignment in Botswana. He wanted to encourage people to "shoot with a camera, not a gun," and focus on wildlife conservation. The idea quickly gained momentum as 50,000 people from around the world voted for their favorite animals to photograph or see photographed in the wild.
The result is a stunning photography book featuring images of elephants, polar bears, lions, gorillas, tigers, and other threatened species. The book, published by Earth Aware Editions, showcases the work of 144 renowned wildlife photographers from around the globe.
For Green, this project is more than just a visual showcase; it's a call to action on some of the most pressing environmental issues facing our planet today - habitat loss, poaching, pollution, and climate change. The book highlights the alarming rate at which nature is declining, with one million animal and plant species facing extinction.
The "New Big 5" animals are not only ambassadors for their respective ecosystems but also serve as a warning about what we stand to lose if we fail to act. Green's photographs capture the beauty and majesty of these creatures while also conveying the urgency of the situation.
Renowned conservationist Jane Goodall, who wrote the book's afterword, agrees that "we have a window of time during which we can start to heal some of the harm we have inflicted on the natural world." She hopes that the photographs will inspire people to take action and become involved in protecting wildlife for future generations.
"The New Big 5: A Global Photography Project For Endangered Wildlife" is now available, offering a powerful reminder of the beauty and importance of our planet's most threatened species.
For decades, the term "Big Five" referred to the five most feared animals in Africa - lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and buffaloes. But for British photographer Graeme Green, this iconic phrase now represents a new generation of endangered species that need our attention.
Green's vision for a "New Big 5" began over a decade ago when he was on assignment in Botswana. He wanted to encourage people to "shoot with a camera, not a gun," and focus on wildlife conservation. The idea quickly gained momentum as 50,000 people from around the world voted for their favorite animals to photograph or see photographed in the wild.
The result is a stunning photography book featuring images of elephants, polar bears, lions, gorillas, tigers, and other threatened species. The book, published by Earth Aware Editions, showcases the work of 144 renowned wildlife photographers from around the globe.
For Green, this project is more than just a visual showcase; it's a call to action on some of the most pressing environmental issues facing our planet today - habitat loss, poaching, pollution, and climate change. The book highlights the alarming rate at which nature is declining, with one million animal and plant species facing extinction.
The "New Big 5" animals are not only ambassadors for their respective ecosystems but also serve as a warning about what we stand to lose if we fail to act. Green's photographs capture the beauty and majesty of these creatures while also conveying the urgency of the situation.
Renowned conservationist Jane Goodall, who wrote the book's afterword, agrees that "we have a window of time during which we can start to heal some of the harm we have inflicted on the natural world." She hopes that the photographs will inspire people to take action and become involved in protecting wildlife for future generations.
"The New Big 5: A Global Photography Project For Endangered Wildlife" is now available, offering a powerful reminder of the beauty and importance of our planet's most threatened species.
I think it's super important that this book exists! The images are breathtakingly beautiful but at the same time they're kinda harshing my mood because we need to act on these issues ASAP 
. One million animals facing extinction is just crazy talk. We gotta do better, you know? 
. It's not just about taking pictures of cute wildlife it's about being part of the solution 
. I love that Jane Goodall is on board and hoping people will get inspired to take action 
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The thing that really got me is how it highlights the interconnectedness of our planet - habitat loss, poaching, pollution... they're all linked together like a big puzzle piece 
. And can we talk about how gorgeous these photos are?! I'm not even a photography expert, but Graeme Green's work is seriously stunning 
. It's so inspiring to see people from all over the world coming together for a good cause 
. Plus, Jane Goodall's words in the afterword are like a big ol' hug for the planet 
. Let's all just take a deep breath and make some conscious changes to help save our planet's precious wildlife! 
. The "New Big 5" animals are super important ambassadors for their ecosystems, and we need to act fast to protect them! 
It's not just about the animals themselves, but also about the impact human activities have on the planet 
. The book is a must-have for anyone who cares about wildlife and our planet's future 
. We need more people like Graeme Green using their talents to spread the word about conservation 
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what does it take for us to care? is it just another environmental issue we can ignore until next week 
like the "New Big 5" is just a fancy way of saying we need to wake up and smell the coffee 
️ - if we wanna save these animals we gotta start taking action today 
not tomorrow, not next year, but now 
it's crazy to think that a million animal & plant species are facing extinction and we need to act now 
gotta share some of these incredible photos with my followers and spread the love 
it's crazy to think that we've got so many species on the brink of extinction 
one million is like, whoa! I feel bad for Graeme Green and Jane Goodall for highlighting all these issues they're tackling - habitat loss, poaching, pollution... it's a lot to take in 
but at least there's something beautiful coming out of it too 
I'm low-key obsessed with this new book "The New Big 5" 
. But seriously, seeing these animals in all their glory is breathtaking 
. The thing that really got me though was how much the Earth needs our help 
. It's all about education and inspiring people to care for our planet 
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At least this photographer is trying to do something about it by focusing attention on these beautiful creatures instead of just shooting with a camera. 
gotta share this with all my friends and get them on board with conservation efforts 
meanwhile, what about all the other important issues? like climate change or affordable healthcare lol just kidding sorta... anyway, i'm not saying graeme green isn't a hero, but 50k people voting on what animals to photograph is kinda cute, like we're all still trying to figure out how to save ourselves 
and yeah, one million species facing extinction? that's wild 