A New Lens on Conservation: The 'New Big 5' Takes Center Stage
In a bold move to rebrand conservation efforts, British photographer Graeme Green has unveiled "The New Big 5," a groundbreaking photography project that turns the lens on endangered wildlife. Originally conceived as a way to encourage responsible wildlife viewing over trophy hunting, the initiative has evolved into a powerful platform for awareness and action.
Since its inception in 2021, when 50,000 people worldwide voted for their top five favorite animals to photograph or learn about, the project has gathered momentum, with images from renowned photographers Ami Vitale, Steve McCurry, and Paul Nicklen, alongside essays from conservationists like Jane Goodall and Paula Kahumbu.
The resulting book, featuring work from 144 globally recognized wildlife photographers, serves as both a stunning visual tribute to the animals at risk and a rallying cry for collective action. Green's goal is clear: to raise awareness about the alarming rate of species extinction, driven by habitat loss, poaching, pollution, and climate change.
The "New Big 5" encompasses five majestic creatures - elephant, polar bear, lion, gorilla, and tiger - all threatened with extinction. By highlighting these iconic animals, Green aims to spark a global conversation about the urgent need for conservation efforts.
"We have a window of time during which we can start to heal some of the harm we've inflicted on the natural world," writes Jane Goodall in the book's afterword. "But only if we get together and take action now."
The project's impact extends beyond the book itself, as Green hopes its images will inspire viewers to engage with conservation efforts. By sharing stories and promoting solutions, such as rewilding and supporting indigenous communities, the initiative seeks to empower individuals to become part of the solution.
"The New Big 5: A Global Photography Project For Endangered Wildlife" is now available, offering a poignant reminder of the beauty and fragility of our planet's most iconic species. As Green so aptly puts it, "These are some of the most beautiful and creative images that I've seen put together in one book." Will we take up the challenge to protect them? The clock is ticking.
In a bold move to rebrand conservation efforts, British photographer Graeme Green has unveiled "The New Big 5," a groundbreaking photography project that turns the lens on endangered wildlife. Originally conceived as a way to encourage responsible wildlife viewing over trophy hunting, the initiative has evolved into a powerful platform for awareness and action.
Since its inception in 2021, when 50,000 people worldwide voted for their top five favorite animals to photograph or learn about, the project has gathered momentum, with images from renowned photographers Ami Vitale, Steve McCurry, and Paul Nicklen, alongside essays from conservationists like Jane Goodall and Paula Kahumbu.
The resulting book, featuring work from 144 globally recognized wildlife photographers, serves as both a stunning visual tribute to the animals at risk and a rallying cry for collective action. Green's goal is clear: to raise awareness about the alarming rate of species extinction, driven by habitat loss, poaching, pollution, and climate change.
The "New Big 5" encompasses five majestic creatures - elephant, polar bear, lion, gorilla, and tiger - all threatened with extinction. By highlighting these iconic animals, Green aims to spark a global conversation about the urgent need for conservation efforts.
"We have a window of time during which we can start to heal some of the harm we've inflicted on the natural world," writes Jane Goodall in the book's afterword. "But only if we get together and take action now."
The project's impact extends beyond the book itself, as Green hopes its images will inspire viewers to engage with conservation efforts. By sharing stories and promoting solutions, such as rewilding and supporting indigenous communities, the initiative seeks to empower individuals to become part of the solution.
"The New Big 5: A Global Photography Project For Endangered Wildlife" is now available, offering a poignant reminder of the beauty and fragility of our planet's most iconic species. As Green so aptly puts it, "These are some of the most beautiful and creative images that I've seen put together in one book." Will we take up the challenge to protect them? The clock is ticking.
climate change is real and so are the species extinction rates its not just about the big 5 its about all of it we need to wake up and take action now before its too late 
gotta admit, this "New Big 5" project is a great way to get people's attention about conservation, but i'm not sure it'll stick 
. i mean, have you seen the book? it's beautiful, no doubt, but can we really put our money where our mouth is? 
and what about the rest of the animal kingdom? are they being left out because these five just happened to get more votes 
? also, rewilding and supporting indigenous communities sounds great on paper, but it's not always easy in practice 
. can we really trust that everyone involved will do their part? 
so what i think is this conservation thingy is super important 
we gotta save our planet before it's too late 
it's not just about elephants and polar bears, its about all wildlife and the earth as a whole 
if everyone does their part, maybe we can make a difference 
conservation efforts need a serious reboot like grime green's "new big 5" initiative but what's sad is that it feels like a bandaid solution at best we're still stuck in the same mindset of exploiting wildlife for our own selfish desires 
and meanwhile these animals are literally on the brink of extinction 
the fact that we need a project to raise awareness about this is just wild 
and i love that it's not just some shallow marketing ploy but still it feels like we're all just reacting to the symptoms instead of addressing the root causes of climate change, habitat loss, and pollution 
Elephant, polar bear, lion, gorilla, and tiger are all so majestic and cute (in a sad kinda way 
). I wish I could vote for my top five favorite animals too! Did they get any funny or unexpected answers from the 50,000 people who voted?
. But I gotta say, it's pretty cool how Graeme Green turned conservation into a movement 
Still makes me sad, but it's good that people like Jane Goodall are speaking out 
. I just wish more people would get on board with conservation efforts, ya know? 
It's like, 1 million species are at risk of going extinct every year!!! 
And it's not just animals, climate change is affecting our ecosystem too! 
The "New Big 5" project is a great initiative to raise awareness but we gotta take action ASAP! 
And did u know that polar bears are at risk due to sea ice melting? 
The project is featuring 5 iconic animals but what about the others? 
the fact that 50,000 people worldwide voted for their top five favorite animals to photograph or learn about shows just how connected we all are to nature 
let's spread love & awareness for these incredible creatures & the future of our planet 
! And with the work of legendary photographers and conservationists like Jane Goodall, this project is more than just a pretty picture - it's a call to arms. We need to get together and take action now, or risk losin' these incredible creatures forever 
. I'm definitely gonna check out this book and spread the word 
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. It's crazy to think about how many species are on the brink of extinction due to habitat loss, poaching, pollution, and climate change 
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. And let's be real, the fact that these iconic animals are only being highlighted because they're "majestic creatures" is just species-tourism marketing at its finest 