"The New Big Five: Wildlife Photography Book Highlights Animals on Brink of Extinction"
A new photography book, "The New Big 5," is shedding light on some of the world's most endangered species. The project, founded by British photographer Graeme Green, aims to raise awareness about the plight of these animals and inspire action.
In a twist on the traditional "Big Five" term, which once referred to the most challenging game animals in Africa to hunt, Green has created a global "New Big 5" that features species such as elephants, polar bears, lions, gorillas, and tigers. These five animals were chosen after a 2021 poll in which over 50,000 people from around the world voted for their favorite species.
The book, featuring stunning photographs by renowned wildlife photographers like Ami Vitale, Steve McCurry, and Paul Nicklen, as well as essays by conservationists and activists such as Jane Goodall, highlights the urgent need to protect these animals. Green says the book is a "global call to action" on issues such as habitat loss, poaching, pollution, and climate change.
According to the UN, nature is declining at an unprecedented rate, with around one million animal species facing extinction. The "New Big 5," all of which are threatened, serve as ambassadors for what's happening in the natural world, Green notes.
The book also explores potential solutions, such as rewilding and the importance of indigenous communities in conservation. A chapter on endangered species highlights the alarming threat climate change poses to animals outside of the "New Big 5."
Green spent nearly two years curating the images for the book, working with over 144 globally renowned wildlife photographers from around the world.
The book's release comes as a timely reminder of the urgent need to act to protect the planet's wildlife. As Jane Goodall notes in the afterword, "we have a window of time during which we can start to heal some of the harm we've inflicted on the natural world, but only if we get together and take action now."
"The New Big 5: A Global Photography Project For Endangered Wildlife" is now available for purchase, offering a powerful visual reminder of the importance of conservation efforts.
A new photography book, "The New Big 5," is shedding light on some of the world's most endangered species. The project, founded by British photographer Graeme Green, aims to raise awareness about the plight of these animals and inspire action.
In a twist on the traditional "Big Five" term, which once referred to the most challenging game animals in Africa to hunt, Green has created a global "New Big 5" that features species such as elephants, polar bears, lions, gorillas, and tigers. These five animals were chosen after a 2021 poll in which over 50,000 people from around the world voted for their favorite species.
The book, featuring stunning photographs by renowned wildlife photographers like Ami Vitale, Steve McCurry, and Paul Nicklen, as well as essays by conservationists and activists such as Jane Goodall, highlights the urgent need to protect these animals. Green says the book is a "global call to action" on issues such as habitat loss, poaching, pollution, and climate change.
According to the UN, nature is declining at an unprecedented rate, with around one million animal species facing extinction. The "New Big 5," all of which are threatened, serve as ambassadors for what's happening in the natural world, Green notes.
The book also explores potential solutions, such as rewilding and the importance of indigenous communities in conservation. A chapter on endangered species highlights the alarming threat climate change poses to animals outside of the "New Big 5."
Green spent nearly two years curating the images for the book, working with over 144 globally renowned wildlife photographers from around the world.
The book's release comes as a timely reminder of the urgent need to act to protect the planet's wildlife. As Jane Goodall notes in the afterword, "we have a window of time during which we can start to heal some of the harm we've inflicted on the natural world, but only if we get together and take action now."
"The New Big 5: A Global Photography Project For Endangered Wildlife" is now available for purchase, offering a powerful visual reminder of the importance of conservation efforts.
this photography book is literally giving me LIFE! 
I mean, who wouldn't want to save these majestic creatures from extinction? 
The fact that over 50k ppl voted for their fave species shows us how passionate people are about wildlife conservation. And the pics by Ami Vitale, Steve McCurry, and Paul Nicklen? To. Die. For. 
we have to act now or risk losing these incredible creatures forever. I'm def adding this to my reading list ASAP! 
. cant we just focus on saving them without making it some sort of trendy movement? also, I'm not sure if using popular wildlife photographers is really the best way to raise awareness... dont get me wrong, their pics are amazing, but maybe its time for someone from the community to share their story too 
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i mean its like every species is on the brink of extinction and we're still taking selfies with elephants and tigers 
. And what's up with including polar bears in this group? They're not even native to Africa, so it doesn't feel right 
. I mean, I get the message about endangered species and all that, but can we please just stick to facts and stop trying to be trendy? 
the new big five is like super important 
50k people voted for their favorite species which is pretty cool 
i wanna see more pics of elephants 
and lions 
and gorillas 
and tigers 
1 million animal species facing extinction is crazy 
gotta do something about it like rewilding or indigenous communities helping conservation 
it's heartbreaking how quickly we're losing these amazing creatures to extinction. like, climate change is a HUGE part of this problem, i think we need more people talking about it on social media & sharing their own stories to raise awareness 
50k+ people voted for the new big 5 and it's awesome that everyone is coming together to make a difference 
this project is super needed! i mean, who doesn't love animals right? but seriously, these five species are literally on the brink of extinction and it's not just about them, its about the whole ecosystem 
. i'm glad someone's taking action and using their platform for good 
. Graeme Green's book looks amazing btw, can't wait to check it out 
. I mean, come on, one million animal species on the brink of extinction? That's some crazy math right there. It's like the UN said, "Hey, guys, you need to step up your conservation game ASAP" 
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graeme green is like a hero for doing all that research and collab with so many talented photographers 
Graeme Green's idea of redefining the term "Big Five" to highlight endangered animals around the world is genius! 
We need more people like Jane Goodall leading the charge on conservation efforts! 
, and it's awesome that there are people like Graeme Green who care enough to do something about it. The fact that 50k+ people voted for their fave species is so cool 
, and I love how they're featuring pics from renowned wildlife photographers 
. Like, one million animal species facing extinction? It's heartbreaking 
. We need to take action, and this book is a huge step in that direction 
. Rewilding is another idea that resonates with me – we need to get back to nature more often, not just talk about it 