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"World's Landscapes May Soon Be 'Devoid of Wild Animals', Warns Conservationist"
A decade-long campaign to protect wildlife around the world is facing its toughest challenge yet, according to nature photographer Margot Raggett. Her Remembering Wildlife series has raised over £1.2m for conservation efforts since 2015, but she now fears that the future looks bleaker than ever.
Raggett's concern stems from the alarming rate of wildlife decline globally. "The rate of wildlife decline is so rapid across the world and there's a lot of work to be done to reverse it," she warned. Her latest project, Ten Years of Remembering Wildlife, features original and altered images of animals living in their natural habitats – some of which are being scrubbed out altogether.
Raggett believes that if current trends continue, landscapes may soon be devoid of wild animals. "We really could be looking at a future where these landscapes would be without these wild animals," she said, highlighting the urgent need for action.
While Raggett has spent most of her photography career abroad, she is increasingly concerned about the situation in the UK. The government's plans to build 1.5m new homes by the end of its first term have been met with dismay from environmental campaigners. "What everyone needs to understand is that we are all intertwined with nature," Raggett said. "It's very easy in a built-up country like ours to not understand the part every species plays in our ecosystem, how they keep our trees growing and the impact that has on clearing carbon from the atmosphere."
Raggett called for a "massive pause" on the government's plans, citing the need for more sustainable development. She also highlighted the ongoing issue of poaching, particularly in Asia where demand for rhino horns remains high. "Poaching is still a huge criminal industry and it's not going anywhere," she said.
As Raggett continues to advocate for wildlife conservation, she remains hopeful that there are enough people who care about the cause. Her latest project serves as a timely reminder of the urgent need for action – both locally and globally.
A decade-long campaign to protect wildlife around the world is facing its toughest challenge yet, according to nature photographer Margot Raggett. Her Remembering Wildlife series has raised over £1.2m for conservation efforts since 2015, but she now fears that the future looks bleaker than ever.
Raggett's concern stems from the alarming rate of wildlife decline globally. "The rate of wildlife decline is so rapid across the world and there's a lot of work to be done to reverse it," she warned. Her latest project, Ten Years of Remembering Wildlife, features original and altered images of animals living in their natural habitats – some of which are being scrubbed out altogether.
Raggett believes that if current trends continue, landscapes may soon be devoid of wild animals. "We really could be looking at a future where these landscapes would be without these wild animals," she said, highlighting the urgent need for action.
While Raggett has spent most of her photography career abroad, she is increasingly concerned about the situation in the UK. The government's plans to build 1.5m new homes by the end of its first term have been met with dismay from environmental campaigners. "What everyone needs to understand is that we are all intertwined with nature," Raggett said. "It's very easy in a built-up country like ours to not understand the part every species plays in our ecosystem, how they keep our trees growing and the impact that has on clearing carbon from the atmosphere."
Raggett called for a "massive pause" on the government's plans, citing the need for more sustainable development. She also highlighted the ongoing issue of poaching, particularly in Asia where demand for rhino horns remains high. "Poaching is still a huge criminal industry and it's not going anywhere," she said.
As Raggett continues to advocate for wildlife conservation, she remains hopeful that there are enough people who care about the cause. Her latest project serves as a timely reminder of the urgent need for action – both locally and globally.
landscapes r going 2 be desolate 
if we dont do sumthin about it!! conservationist margot raggett is right we cant just sit back n watch wildlife decline like theres no tomorrow 
her work is inspiring me 2 take action 
i wish ppl would realize how intertwined they r w/ nature 
we need 2 slow down n think about the impact of our actions on the planet 
massive pause 4 now pls 
I think it's kinda crazy that we're at this point where wildlife decline is so bad that we might lose entire landscapes 
... like, have you seen some of Margot Raggett's pics? They're heartbreaking 
... and it's not just about the animals, it's us too - our ecosystem's all connected, ya know? 
Interesting how conservationists like Margot Raggett are sounding the alarm on wildlife decline. The UK government's new home plans are definitely a concern, but what about the impact of poaching in Asia? Rhino horns still have a huge demand... we need more sustainable development ASAP! 
They're always lookin' for ways to increase their profits, no matter what it means for the planet 
Maybe Margot Raggett is onto somethin' here... we need to wake up and smell the coffee 
️ before it's too late.
. I mean, have we learned from all the conservation efforts like Raggett's Remembering Wildlife series? 
We need more sustainable development and a massive pause on these new home builds 
. Poaching is still a huge problem too... it's time for us to step up! 
It's like, we're just gonna lose all that beauty and magic? Margot Raggett's project is so inspiring, but it also makes me super anxious. We gotta act NOW! 
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I get it, we need places to live, but not at the expense of our planet's well-being.
. Anyway, I think we should all just... I don't know, slow down a bit and think about the consequences of our actions 
?
... it's crazy to think that we might be losing all wild animals from landscapes in just a decade 
. I mean, who needs 1.5m new homes when you're talking about saving species? 
It's time for us to think bigger than just our own backyard – we gotta care about the world outside too 
. I'm holding out hope that Raggett's project will inspire more people to get involved and make a difference 
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. It's crazy to think that we might be living in a world without wild animals, where landscapes are just barren spaces. I mean, what's the point of having nature if we're just gonna destroy it? 
. We gotta think about how our actions affect the environment and the animals that live here. It's all connected, like Margot said - our ecosystems rely on wildlife to keep everything balanced. And yeah, I get it, building new homes is needed, but can't we find a way to do it without sacrificing nature? 
. I know some people might say we're too late, but what if we can't afford to wait? What if we have no choice but to lose everything? 
. I mean we've seen some devastating effects on our planet but I still believe we can turn things around if we all work together 
and find ways to live in harmony with nature, not against it 
and just remember that humans and animals aren't mutually exclusive, right? 
and now people are saying that maybe there won't be any wild animals left on our landscapes by the time I've finished paying off my student loans 
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. We should be doing more than just taking pictures, though. We need to be out there making a difference 
, but something feels really off about this whole situation. Let's just hope that people like Margot Raggett can keep pushing for change and we'll all be okay... 
u no what's wild? i was just at the park yesterday with my dog and saw this weird thing growing on a tree... it was like a mushroom or something 
but then i started thinking about how do trees even grow in cities? i mean, we're always trying to build more houses and stuff, but don't we forget that nature is still here? 
. I'm keeping an eye on Margot's work – she's doing amazing things to raise awareness & funds for conservation 
I'm seriously thinkin' there must be some kind of cover-up goin' on here... all these developments happenin' simultaneously, it's like the gov't is tryna distract us from somethin' bigger... 
this is so depressing I mean what's going on with our planet? we're literally running out of wild animals and it's all because of human actions 
like reducing plastic use, recycling, and supporting sustainable development