"A New Call to Action: Wildlife Photography Book Shines a Light on Animals at Risk"
A groundbreaking new photography book, "The New Big 5", is set to change the way we think about wildlife conservation. British photographer Graeme Green has taken the iconic term of the original "Big Five" - lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and buffaloes - and turned it on its head by creating a global initiative that puts the spotlight on animals at risk.
The book features stunning images from some of the world's top wildlife photographers, including Ami Vitale, Steve McCurry, and Paul Nicklen, as well as essays from renowned conservationists like Jane Goodall. The photographs showcase the beauty and majesty of five iconic species: elephants, polar bears, lions, gorillas, and tigers - all of which are threatened with extinction.
According to the UN, nature is declining at an unprecedented rate, with around one million animal and plant species facing extinction. Green's book serves as a powerful reminder of what we stand to lose if we fail to act now. The images also highlight the alarming threat that climate change poses to animals outside of the "New Big Five".
But the book is not just a visual showcase; it's also a call to action. Green says that his project aims to inspire people to think about wildlife and take action to protect it. By sharing their stories, these photographs hope to lead people into the wonderful worlds of these iconic species and encourage others to become involved in conservation efforts.
As Jane Goodall, who wrote the afterword for the book, put it: "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." With "The New Big 5", Green is hoping that these photographs will be that catalyst for change.
The book is set to go on sale from April 4, 2023, and features work from over 144 renowned wildlife photographers from around the world. It's a must-see for anyone passionate about wildlife conservation and a powerful reminder of the importance of protecting our planet's precious biodiversity.
A groundbreaking new photography book, "The New Big 5", is set to change the way we think about wildlife conservation. British photographer Graeme Green has taken the iconic term of the original "Big Five" - lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and buffaloes - and turned it on its head by creating a global initiative that puts the spotlight on animals at risk.
The book features stunning images from some of the world's top wildlife photographers, including Ami Vitale, Steve McCurry, and Paul Nicklen, as well as essays from renowned conservationists like Jane Goodall. The photographs showcase the beauty and majesty of five iconic species: elephants, polar bears, lions, gorillas, and tigers - all of which are threatened with extinction.
According to the UN, nature is declining at an unprecedented rate, with around one million animal and plant species facing extinction. Green's book serves as a powerful reminder of what we stand to lose if we fail to act now. The images also highlight the alarming threat that climate change poses to animals outside of the "New Big Five".
But the book is not just a visual showcase; it's also a call to action. Green says that his project aims to inspire people to think about wildlife and take action to protect it. By sharing their stories, these photographs hope to lead people into the wonderful worlds of these iconic species and encourage others to become involved in conservation efforts.
As Jane Goodall, who wrote the afterword for the book, put it: "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." With "The New Big 5", Green is hoping that these photographs will be that catalyst for change.
The book is set to go on sale from April 4, 2023, and features work from over 144 renowned wildlife photographers from around the world. It's a must-see for anyone passionate about wildlife conservation and a powerful reminder of the importance of protecting our planet's precious biodiversity.
i mean think about it, we're losin animals at an insane rate & nobody's doin enough to stop it 
graeme green's idea of puttin the spotlight on animals at risk is genius 
we need more people like him, willin to speak up & share their stories 
jane goodall's words are so true too "we have a window of time" - let's not waste it 
i'm hyped for this book & can't wait to see the pics 
I mean, who doesn't love animals and want to see them thriving? But seriously, 1 million species facing extinction is just wild... in a bad way 
. Climate change is like, the ultimate predator right now, and we need to take action ASAP. I'm all for Graeme Green's initiative, got my fingers crossed that it'll inspire some real change 
. These photographers are not just capturing amazing pics, they're also sharing stories that can make a difference. We need more of this kind of awareness, you know? It's time to shift our focus from just saving the iconic big 5 to all species in need 
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The scale of extinction we're facing is just mind-boggling - it's like, how can we not act now? 
I think it's so important that we're raising awareness about animals at risk with this new book - #WildlifeMatters, let's get behind conservation efforts! The polar bears and tigers in the pics are giving me all the feels 
. We gotta act now or risk losing some amazing species 
. The stats from the UN are wild (pun intended) - 1 million animals on the brink of extinction? 
i'm already feeling the urge to take action and make a difference what's crazy is how climate change is affecting animals outside of the "new big 5" i mean have you seen the pics of the coral reefs dying? it's heartbreaking. anyway can't wait for april to get my hands on this book and be inspired to do something 
They're heartbreaking.
). We gotta take action, and I love that it's bringing so many talented photographers and conservationists together to make a difference.