A new generation of "big five" is taking center stage in a powerful photography project aimed at raising awareness about endangered wildlife. In a departure from the traditional "Big Five" - lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, and buffalo - this global initiative highlights five iconic animals that are threatened with extinction.
The "New Big Five" was conceived by British photographer Graeme Green, who wanted to encourage people to focus on wildlife conservation rather than hunting. The project involves 50,000 photographs taken by individuals from around the world, which were then curated into a book featuring stunning images of elephants, polar bears, lions, gorillas, and tigers.
The book is not just a showcase of breathtaking photography but also serves as a call to action on pressing environmental issues such as habitat loss, poaching, pollution, and climate change. According to the United Nations, one million animal and plant species are facing extinction, and the "New Big Five" act as ambassadors for what's happening in the natural world.
The book includes contributions from renowned conservationists, including Jane Goodall, who writes in the afterword about the importance of taking action now to heal the harm inflicted on the natural world. The project also highlights rewilding as a potential solution and emphasizes the crucial role of indigenous communities in conservation efforts.
A chapter dedicated to endangered species, ranging from bees to blue whales, illustrates the alarming threat climate change poses to animals outside of the "New Big Five." This stark reminder underscores the urgent need for collective action to protect our planet's biodiversity.
"The New Big 5: A Global Photography Project For Endangered Wildlife" by Graeme Green is now available, with all proceeds supporting conservation efforts. As Jane Goodall poignantly 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... I hope the photos will lead people into the wonderful worlds of these iconic species."
The "New Big Five" was conceived by British photographer Graeme Green, who wanted to encourage people to focus on wildlife conservation rather than hunting. The project involves 50,000 photographs taken by individuals from around the world, which were then curated into a book featuring stunning images of elephants, polar bears, lions, gorillas, and tigers.
The book is not just a showcase of breathtaking photography but also serves as a call to action on pressing environmental issues such as habitat loss, poaching, pollution, and climate change. According to the United Nations, one million animal and plant species are facing extinction, and the "New Big Five" act as ambassadors for what's happening in the natural world.
The book includes contributions from renowned conservationists, including Jane Goodall, who writes in the afterword about the importance of taking action now to heal the harm inflicted on the natural world. The project also highlights rewilding as a potential solution and emphasizes the crucial role of indigenous communities in conservation efforts.
A chapter dedicated to endangered species, ranging from bees to blue whales, illustrates the alarming threat climate change poses to animals outside of the "New Big Five." This stark reminder underscores the urgent need for collective action to protect our planet's biodiversity.
"The New Big 5: A Global Photography Project For Endangered Wildlife" by Graeme Green is now available, with all proceeds supporting conservation efforts. As Jane Goodall poignantly 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... I hope the photos will lead people into the wonderful worlds of these iconic species."
. The fact that there's a whole project dedicated to highlighting the struggles of our planet's wildlife is just heartbreaking 
. I mean, have you seen the stats? One million species on the brink of extinction... it's like, what are we even doing?! 
We need more voices like Graeme Green and Jane Goodall speaking out about this stuff. And can we PLEASE talk about rewilding? It's like, our planet needs a break from us humans for a sec 
. I'm so grateful that the proceeds from this book are going towards conservation efforts... we need more people getting involved in protecting these incredible creatures and their habitats 
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. I mean, what's next? The "New Big Ten"? It feels like just another way to make wildlife conservation sound exciting and trendy, rather than actually tackling the root issues that are driving species to extinction. Don't get me wrong, it's great that there are 50,000 photos of these animals, but is that really going to inspire people to take action? Or is it just going to be another feel-good campaign that we'll all forget about in a few months? 
And what about the indigenous communities who are already doing incredible work in conservation efforts? Do they get any credit or support from this project?
. I mean, what's really goin' on here? Is it just a bunch of rich folks gettin' together to pretend like they care about wildlife conservation? 
although they're super cute too. i mean have you seen those elephant pics? jaw dropping 
but seriously, it's all about us humans messing up the environment so badly we gotta change our ways ASAP. rewilding and indigenous communities are like the real MVPs 
anyone who thinks this is just a bunch of pretty pictures needs to take a closer look at the stats - 1 million species on the brink of extinction? that's not just bad, that's terrifying 
. But seriously, have you seen the pics from that project? They're insane! 50k photos is a lot of animal lovin' 
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! It's awesome that Graeme Green is using his talents to raise awareness about endangered wildlife. I mean, have you seen those pictures of elephants and polar bears? Mind blown! 
What I love most about this project is that it's not just a showcase of beautiful photos, but also a call to action to tackle some serious environmental issues like habitat loss and climate change 
. It's so important that we take action now to protect our planet's biodiversity. I've been thinking, maybe we can start by making small changes in our daily lives, like reducing our plastic usage or using public transport more often. Every little bit counts, right? 
The fact that all proceeds from the book go towards conservation efforts is just amazing! 
What really gets me though is that we're already seeing the effects of climate change and habitat loss... it feels like we're running out of time, you know? 
But still, as long as we have people like Jane Goodall leading the charge and individuals contributing their own photos to the project, I suppose there's hope. 
. We really do have a chance to "heal the harm" we've inflicted on nature... I just wish this project was happening sooner 
It's all connected, guys. We have to take care of our planet and its creatures before it's too late 
. We can't just sit back and watch as species after species disappear from our planet. We have to act now to reduce our carbon footprint, protect habitats, and support conservation efforts 
. can't wait to check out the book and support conservation efforts 
. You know, the ones with Richard Attenborough or Steve Backshall? They used to get me so excited about wildlife conservation. Now, this "New Big Five" project is just amazing 
. I mean, who knew there were that many animals at risk of extinction? It's crazy! And the fact that it's a global effort with 50,000 photos is just incredible 
. Now, with all this news about extinction and climate change, it's making me feel like that's something from another era... not good 
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. we need to wake up and take action now or else we'll be facing a mass extinction event 
. i mean 1 million animal species are on the brink of extinction & that's just heartbreaking 
. and rewilding? that sounds like such a great way to help save these animals 
. You know, it made me think about how some beaches around the world are literally disappearing because of rising sea levels... Anyway, I'm sure photography can be a great way to highlight these issues, but I wonder if it's enough to actually make a difference? I mean, don't get me wrong, it's awesome that all proceeds from this book go towards conservation efforts 
. But sometimes I feel like we need more concrete solutions than just raising awareness... Oh wait, I just remembered that I have a friend who's super into beekeeping and she's always talking about how bees are crucial for pollination