The Lens on Animals at Risk: Meet the "New Big Five"
In a world where one million animal species are facing extinction, a new initiative is shining a spotlight on some of the most iconic and endangered creatures. British photographer Graeme Green has reimagined the term "Big Five" to highlight animals that are not only majestic but also critically threatened.
The project, which began with 50,000 votes from around the world, revealed five species that captured the hearts and imaginations of people globally: elephant, polar bear, lion, gorilla, and tiger. These animals, all considered endangered or vulnerable by conservation organizations such as the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), are now ambassadors for the state of nature.
Through stunning photographs and poignant essays from renowned wildlife photographers and conservationists like Jane Goodall, the "New Big Five" book offers a powerful reminder of the urgency to protect our planet's precious biodiversity. The book also highlights potential solutions, including rewilding and the importance of indigenous communities in conservation.
However, climate change is posing an existential threat to countless animal species beyond those featured in the book. As Green aptly puts it, "That's only the tip of the iceberg – I could have included thousands of pictures because that's how serious the situation is."
The publication of "The New Big Five" photography book marks a critical moment for conservation efforts. With over 144 photographers contributing to the project, the book is a testament to the power of visual storytelling in inspiring action and change.
In an interview, Green stated, "I think these are some of the most beautiful and creative images that I've seen put together in one book... These are the species that we are at risk of losing."
As the clock ticks away on our planet's biodiversity, it is imperative that we take heed of the warning signs. As Jane Goodall so eloquently puts 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."
"The New Big Five: A Global Photography Project For Endangered Wildlife" is now available for purchase.
In a world where one million animal species are facing extinction, a new initiative is shining a spotlight on some of the most iconic and endangered creatures. British photographer Graeme Green has reimagined the term "Big Five" to highlight animals that are not only majestic but also critically threatened.
The project, which began with 50,000 votes from around the world, revealed five species that captured the hearts and imaginations of people globally: elephant, polar bear, lion, gorilla, and tiger. These animals, all considered endangered or vulnerable by conservation organizations such as the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), are now ambassadors for the state of nature.
Through stunning photographs and poignant essays from renowned wildlife photographers and conservationists like Jane Goodall, the "New Big Five" book offers a powerful reminder of the urgency to protect our planet's precious biodiversity. The book also highlights potential solutions, including rewilding and the importance of indigenous communities in conservation.
However, climate change is posing an existential threat to countless animal species beyond those featured in the book. As Green aptly puts it, "That's only the tip of the iceberg – I could have included thousands of pictures because that's how serious the situation is."
The publication of "The New Big Five" photography book marks a critical moment for conservation efforts. With over 144 photographers contributing to the project, the book is a testament to the power of visual storytelling in inspiring action and change.
In an interview, Green stated, "I think these are some of the most beautiful and creative images that I've seen put together in one book... These are the species that we are at risk of losing."
As the clock ticks away on our planet's biodiversity, it is imperative that we take heed of the warning signs. As Jane Goodall so eloquently puts 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."
"The New Big Five: A Global Photography Project For Endangered Wildlife" is now available for purchase.
I'm so done with all these animals going extinct 
! It's like, what's next? 
We gotta do something about climate change 
and pollution 
before it's too late 
. I mean, 1 million species are at risk? That's like, a whole different world 
gone extinct 
. We need to take action now 
and support conservation efforts 
. Re-wilding and indigenous communities can make all the difference 
. I'm so grateful for ppl like Jane Goodall and Graeme Green who are using their platform to raise awareness 
. This "New Big Five" project is a game-changer 
and we need more of this kinda stuff 
. Let's save our planet 
i mean, have you seen the photos of elephants in the wild? they're breathtakingly beautiful and it's heartbreaking to think about how many are losing their homes due to climate change 
and jane goodall is totally right, we do have a window of time to make a difference if we come together and take action now 
! It's amazing to see people coming together to highlight these incredible animals that are on the brink of extinction 
The scale is just mind-blowing, and it's so important that we do something about it 
from me.
its like graeme green took all the most amazeballs endangered animals and put them together in one place! elephants, polar bears, lions, gorillas, and tigers - what's not to love? 
they're all just so majestic and beautiful. i mean, have you seen the pics from jane goodall? 
she's a total icon and her essay is literally so inspiring. and yeah, climate change is like, super scary 
it's like, super urgent 
& i'm loving how this new initiative is bringing awareness to the "new big five" 50k+ votes & 144 photographers contributing to the project? 
stats: elephant population has dropped by ~60% since the 1980s 
70% of the world's tiger population is endangered 
& climate change is projected to lead to a 1-2°C increase in global temperatures, which would be disastrous for polar bears & other vulnerable species 
climate change is literally killing off animals left and right and this new "big five" initiative is just a drop in the bucket, ya know? I'm not saying the photos aren't gorgeous or anything 
But I'm glad there are people like Graeme Green using their platform to make a difference 
I think this is a great initiative, but it's kinda like putting up a "for sale" sign on the planet 
And what's with the term "New Big Five"? Like, didn't we already know about the big five... elephants, polar bears, lions, gorillas, and tigers? 
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And rewilding? That's like, totally the way forward, right? 
The "New Big Five" project is such a great way to raise awareness about the extinction crisis 
I love how the book highlights potential solutions like rewilding and indigenous community involvement 
Can't wait to check out the book and support this amazing project