Renowned photographer Graeme Green has redefined the term "Big Five" in wildlife photography, shifting its focus from African safari animals to a global list of five endangered species that are on the brink of extinction. The project, which started as an idea in 2021 when Green was on assignment in Botswana, invited 50,000 people worldwide to vote for their favorite animal to photograph or protect. The top five winners, elephant, polar bear, lion, gorilla, and tiger, have been immortalized in a stunning photography book titled "The New Big 5: A Global Photography Project For Endangered Wildlife."
This book is more than just a collection of breathtaking images; it's a powerful call to action for conservation. The project has partnered with photographers, conservationists, and wildlife charities to create a platform that inspires positive change. The publication features work from some of the world's most renowned wildlife photographers, including Ami Vitale, Steve McCurry, and Paul Nicklen.
Green's vision is to highlight these species as ambassadors for what's happening in the natural world, emphasizing their plight and encouraging people to take action. The book also explores potential solutions to the environmental crises threatening our planet, such as rewilding and the importance of indigenous communities in conservation.
According to Jane Goodall, a leading conservationist who wrote the afterword, "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." The book aims to inspire this collective action, using the photographs as a gateway into the wonderful worlds of these iconic species.
This book is more than just a collection of breathtaking images; it's a powerful call to action for conservation. The project has partnered with photographers, conservationists, and wildlife charities to create a platform that inspires positive change. The publication features work from some of the world's most renowned wildlife photographers, including Ami Vitale, Steve McCurry, and Paul Nicklen.
Green's vision is to highlight these species as ambassadors for what's happening in the natural world, emphasizing their plight and encouraging people to take action. The book also explores potential solutions to the environmental crises threatening our planet, such as rewilding and the importance of indigenous communities in conservation.
According to Jane Goodall, a leading conservationist who wrote the afterword, "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." The book aims to inspire this collective action, using the photographs as a gateway into the wonderful worlds of these iconic species.
I FEEL SO INSPIRED TO TAKE ACTION NOW THAT I SEE THESE AMAZING PHOTOS OF THE ELEPHANT, POLAR BEAR, LION, GORILLA AND TIGER!!! 
I THINK WE NEED MORE PEOPLE LIKE GRAEME GREEN WHO ARE WILLING TO USE THEIR PLATFORM TO SPREAD AWARENESS ABOUT WILDLIFE CONSERVATION. IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT THE PHOTOS, IT'S ABOUT CHANGING LIVES AND HELPING TO SAVE THESE SPECIES FROM EXTINCTION. 
I'VE BEEN MEANING TO GET INVOLVED IN SOME CONSERVATION EFFORTS FOR A WHILE NOW, BUT THIS BOOK IS GIVING ME THE PUSH I NEED!!! 
. I mean, who doesn't know about lions and elephants in Africa? But by adding polar bears and tigers to the list, he's really making us think about where we're going wrong and how we can make a difference 
. I'm also loving the part about rewilding and indigenous communities - it's like Green is saying, "Hey, we need to think outside the box here" 
. And Jane Goodall's words at the end are so true... I mean, we've got one shot at fixing this, but only if we all come together 
. Can't wait to dive into that book and learn more about these incredible species 
. i mean, 50,000 people voting on which animal to photograph? that's just a numbers game, right? and what's the point of immortalizing these animals in a book if it's just gonna sit on some shelf collecting dust? wouldn't be better spent donating to actual conservation efforts or something 
. and have you seen the price tag on that book? who's really benefiting from this project?
it's so inspiring to see graeme green turn the big five on its head and highlight endangered species from all around the world 
can't wait to get my hands on a copy of "the new big 5"!!! 
. Still, overall it sounds like a really powerful project that could make a difference. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to wait for the website to load... 
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That's just gonna encourage more wildlife exploitation. And what's with the 'renowned' photographer? Just cuz you've got a fancy camera doesn't mean you're some kind of conservation hero. It's all about selling books and making money off our emotions, imo 
I mean, it's great that they're raising awareness, but it feels like just a band-aid on a much bigger problem. What about the actual conservation efforts? How much of the revenue from these sales is actually going to support the causes they claim to be supporting? 
I'd love to see some more transparency here...
. It's not just about taking beautiful pics; it's about inspiring change and giving people a sense of hope for our planet's future. We need more people like Graeme Green who can bring attention to important issues and motivate us all to take action! 
. The project partners with top photographers and conservationists, so you know it's gonna be good 
. We just need to take action and start protecting these amazing species and our planet 
. The book looks stunning, I mean who wouldn't want to see gorgeous photos of elephants, polar bears, lions, gorillas, and tigers all in one place 
just saw that the Amazon rainforest is burning at an alarming rate again... 2025 ain't lookin good 
global warming is real and it's like, we're runnin outta time to fix this pollution thing 
gotta keep checkin on our leaders to see if they're doin somethin about it... meanwhile, Graeme Green's photography book might just inspire the next gen of conservationists, but I'm still worried 
. I love that the project involved everyday people voting for their favorite animal to photograph or protect - that's so cool! 
And can we talk about the impact this could have on conservation efforts? 
. Its also got me thinking about the power of community and collaboration - 50,000 people voting together is like a giant ripple effect that can create real waves 
It's up to us to take action, and I love that this project is inspiring people to make a difference. Let's hope more books like this come out soon! 
This book is all about making a pretty picture, not really getting to the root of the problem.
. We need concrete action, not just a bunch of pics and buzzwords. I'm all for using art to raise awareness, but let's not forget what the real goal is here: conservation, not just a pretty book 
. We need more people like Jane Goodall, who are passionate about conservation and willing to speak up for the planet