Graeme Green's Photography Project Aims to Save Endangered Species with 'The New Big Five'
A new photography project, "The New Big Five," aims to raise awareness about endangered species and encourage people to take action to protect them. The project was started by British photographer Graeme Green in 2021, when he asked 50,000 people around the world which animals they would most like to photograph or see photographed in the wild.
The five animals that won the majority of votes were elephant, polar bear, lion, gorilla, and tiger. The project features stunning photographs of these animals, as well as others at risk, by renowned wildlife photographers such as Ami Vitale, Steve McCurry, and Paul Nicklen.
Green says his goal is to encourage people to focus on wildlife and think about the animals that are in danger. "I thought this would be a way to get people really focusing on wildlife, thinking about the wildlife they love, thinking about the animals that are at risk," he explained.
The book features 144 photographs from around the world, including those taken by Green himself. According to Green, these images showcase some of the most beautiful and creative photography put together in one book. "These are the species that we are at risk of losing," he said.
The project highlights the urgent need for action on issues affecting wildlife, such as habitat loss, poaching, pollution, and climate change. As Jane Goodall wrote in the afterword to the book, "we have a window of time during which we can start to heal some of the harm we have inflicted on the natural world."
Green hopes that the photographs will inspire people to get involved in conservation efforts and help create a world where wildlife can flourish for future generations. The book is now available for purchase.
As one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time, climate change poses an alarming threat to animals outside of the "New Big Five." Green notes that there are thousands of species at risk due to climate change.
A new photography project, "The New Big Five," aims to raise awareness about endangered species and encourage people to take action to protect them. The project was started by British photographer Graeme Green in 2021, when he asked 50,000 people around the world which animals they would most like to photograph or see photographed in the wild.
The five animals that won the majority of votes were elephant, polar bear, lion, gorilla, and tiger. The project features stunning photographs of these animals, as well as others at risk, by renowned wildlife photographers such as Ami Vitale, Steve McCurry, and Paul Nicklen.
Green says his goal is to encourage people to focus on wildlife and think about the animals that are in danger. "I thought this would be a way to get people really focusing on wildlife, thinking about the wildlife they love, thinking about the animals that are at risk," he explained.
The book features 144 photographs from around the world, including those taken by Green himself. According to Green, these images showcase some of the most beautiful and creative photography put together in one book. "These are the species that we are at risk of losing," he said.
The project highlights the urgent need for action on issues affecting wildlife, such as habitat loss, poaching, pollution, and climate change. As Jane Goodall wrote in the afterword to the book, "we have a window of time during which we can start to heal some of the harm we have inflicted on the natural world."
Green hopes that the photographs will inspire people to get involved in conservation efforts and help create a world where wildlife can flourish for future generations. The book is now available for purchase.
As one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time, climate change poses an alarming threat to animals outside of the "New Big Five." Green notes that there are thousands of species at risk due to climate change.
OMG u guys!!! Graeme Green's photography project is literally the most epic thing I've seen in ages!! 
He asked 50k ppl which animals they wanna see photographed and the top 5 were elephant, polar bear, lion, gorilla, and tiger - no surprise there! 
But what's so cool is that it's not just about them - he featured pics of other endangered animals too. 
I mean, can you even handle all these stunning photos?! 
It's like the ultimate wildlife lover's dream come true! And Graeme's goal is to get ppl thinking about wildlife and conservation... I'm literally SO here for it!!! 
Let's do this for our planet's future fam!! 
. It’s not just the pictures themselves, but the fact that he got 50,000 people from all over the world involved in choosing which animals they wanted to see photographed. That’s like, totally awesome 
. And I love how Jane Goodall wrote that quote about having a "window of time" to heal the damage we've done to the natural world... it’s so true 
. If more people cared as much as they do about this project, maybe we could actually make a difference for all these amazing animals 
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. I do wish there was more emphasis on the scale of the problem, though – we need to acknowledge that climate change is a global issue affecting thousands of species 
, polar bears 
, lions 
, gorillas 
so much they voted for 'em as the new big five... but what really got me thinking is that there are like a million other animals at risk due to climate change 
. It shows that even a simple poll can make a difference and raise awareness about these incredible creatures 
. As someone who's always been passionate about conservation (and a bit of an animal lover myself 
), this project really resonates with me.
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. It's easy to say we care about wildlife when our Instagram feeds are filled with cute animal pics, but what about the actual effort and resources required to make a real difference? I mean, think about it, these animals are already in danger, so just pointing that out in a book isn't gonna save them 
. We need more than just awareness, we need real change, like governments implementing policies to protect habitats and reducing pollution 
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! I mean, who wouldn't want to see these amazing creatures up close? But what's really inspiring is Graeme Green's passion for conservation and his desire to educate people about the impact of human actions on wildlife. It's crazy to think that we have a window of time to make a difference, just like Jane Goodall said 
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. Let's hope it sparks a movement that will help protect these incredible creatures for generations to come 
Graeme Green's idea to ask people which animals they wanna see photographed in the wild is genius 
the photos are stunning too, no doubt about that 
I'm not sure if this project is enough to make a real difference 
. I mean, 50,000 people voting for their favorite animals to be photographed isn't exactly a scientific way to determine which species are most endangered 
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. I know Green is trying to raise awareness and all that, but it's not like this project is going to single-handedly save the planet 
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. Just don't expect me to buy into all the hype around this project 
the "new big five" is cute but lets be real there are way more endangered species out there...like the vaquita for example