A New Generation of Conservation Efforts: Graeme Green's 'The New Big 5'
In a world where the natural world is facing unprecedented threats, a group of wildlife photographers has come together to highlight the plight of endangered species. The "New Big Five" - elephant, polar bear, lion, gorilla, and tiger - are just five examples of the many animals at risk due to human activities such as habitat destruction, poaching, pollution, and climate change.
The concept of the "Big Five" was originally used by trophy hunters in Africa to describe the most challenging species to hunt. However, Graeme Green has reclaimed this narrative, using it to draw attention to the growing crisis facing wildlife populations worldwide. In 2021, 50,000 people voted for their favorite animals to photograph or see photographed in the wild, with the top five winners being the ones mentioned above.
To raise awareness about these species and inspire action, Green has published a book featuring stunning photographs by renowned wildlife photographers, including Ami Vitale, Steve McCurry, and Paul Nicklen. The book also includes essays from conservationists and activists such as Jane Goodall and Paula Kahumbu.
Green's vision is to use the power of photography to promote wildlife conservation and inspire people to take action. By showcasing the beauty and majesty of these species, he hopes to motivate others to join him in protecting the natural world.
The book, "The New Big Five: A Global Photography Project For Endangered Wildlife," highlights not only the plight of these five species but also the broader issue of biodiversity loss and climate change. It serves as a powerful reminder of what we stand to lose if we fail to act.
As Jane Goodall notes in the afterword, we have a window of time to heal some of the harm inflicted on the natural world, but only if we get together and take action now. The photographs in this book are a call to action, urging us to join forces with conservationists and wildlife charities to protect the world's most iconic species.
"The New Big Five" is not just a photography book; it's a movement. It's a reminder that we have the power to make a difference and that our actions today can shape the future of our planet.
In a world where the natural world is facing unprecedented threats, a group of wildlife photographers has come together to highlight the plight of endangered species. The "New Big Five" - elephant, polar bear, lion, gorilla, and tiger - are just five examples of the many animals at risk due to human activities such as habitat destruction, poaching, pollution, and climate change.
The concept of the "Big Five" was originally used by trophy hunters in Africa to describe the most challenging species to hunt. However, Graeme Green has reclaimed this narrative, using it to draw attention to the growing crisis facing wildlife populations worldwide. In 2021, 50,000 people voted for their favorite animals to photograph or see photographed in the wild, with the top five winners being the ones mentioned above.
To raise awareness about these species and inspire action, Green has published a book featuring stunning photographs by renowned wildlife photographers, including Ami Vitale, Steve McCurry, and Paul Nicklen. The book also includes essays from conservationists and activists such as Jane Goodall and Paula Kahumbu.
Green's vision is to use the power of photography to promote wildlife conservation and inspire people to take action. By showcasing the beauty and majesty of these species, he hopes to motivate others to join him in protecting the natural world.
The book, "The New Big Five: A Global Photography Project For Endangered Wildlife," highlights not only the plight of these five species but also the broader issue of biodiversity loss and climate change. It serves as a powerful reminder of what we stand to lose if we fail to act.
As Jane Goodall notes in the afterword, we have a window of time to heal some of the harm inflicted on the natural world, but only if we get together and take action now. The photographs in this book are a call to action, urging us to join forces with conservationists and wildlife charities to protect the world's most iconic species.
"The New Big Five" is not just a photography book; it's a movement. It's a reminder that we have the power to make a difference and that our actions today can shape the future of our planet.
. I mean, who wouldn't want to see those majestic creatures up close and personal? The fact that 50,000 people voted for their favorite animals is wild lol. It's like the internet came together to care about something bigger than ourselves.
. Like, we all know how much of an impact social media can have on raising awareness for certain causes, right? So if they can use that power to make a difference, then I’m all for it.
. Jane Goodall is so right about us having a window of time to fix some of the damage we've done. It's not going to be easy, but if we work together... I dunno, maybe we can make a difference 
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I think this whole thing with Graeme Green's "New Big 5" is pretty cool 
. I mean, who wouldn't want to help save the elephant, polar bear, lion, gorilla, and tiger from disappearing forever? 
. The fact that Jane Goodall is involved too is a big plus 
. We do need to take action now and make some real change before it's too late 
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. The photos in his book are insane! Ami Vitale and Steve McCurry's work is particularly stunning 
. But what really gets me is the way he's getting people involved - like that 50k-strong voting campaign 
. If we all do our part, we can make a real difference for these incredible creatures 
i mean, we should be doin somethin about it, not just admirin their beauty through a lens lol. and yeah, the "new big five" thing is kinda lame, but i guess its better than nothin 
this conservation effort is bloody overdue! 50,000 people voting for their fave animals? finally someone's taking wildlife photography seriously! 
), but come on! This is serious business. We need to use our platforms for good, like Graeme Green's book doing. It's inspiring to see so many amazing wildlife photographers and conservationists coming together.
), but I know that we're running out of time. Jane Goodall is right, we have a window of time to fix some of the damage we've done. We gotta get on board and support these conservation efforts! It's not too late, folks... let's do this 
but at the same time, it's scary how much danger they're in due to human stuff like deforestation, pollution, and climate change. 
... i mean i'm all for conservation efforts and stuff, but i feel like it's just so easy to get caught up in the idea of saving the world and forget that we gotta take care of ourselves first 
. like, have you seen the prices of avocado toast lately?! 
it's crazy! anywayz back to the new big 5... i think it's so cool that graeme green is using photography as a way to raise awareness and inspire action 
i'm loving this new "big five" initiative 
and featuring photographers like ami vitale & paul nicklen with essays from jane goodall & paula kahumbu is just the icing on the cake 
️ the power of photography is undeniable 
and it's not just about the animals either, it's about us humans realizing we gotta take responsibility for our actions too 
But seriously, it's so important we take action before it's too late. Climate change is like, super scary, fam 
. We need to come together and support conservation efforts like this one. 50k people voting for their fave animals to photograph is wild btw 
... It's crazy how fast things can change. And what's with all these conservation efforts? My grandma used to tell me stories about animals being protected by national parks and wildlife reserves 
. Anyway, back to wildlife conservation... I think it's awesome that Graeme Green is using his platform to bring attention to these endangered species. But have you ever noticed how many birds there are in our cities now? Like, I was walking down the street and saw a bunch of pigeons just chillin' on a bench 
. It's wild. Oh wait, I just thought of something - have you tried that new sustainable energy company that just launched in town? They claim to be using only renewable sources...
. But seriously, it's all about raising awareness and inspiring action – we need more people like Jane Goodall and Paula Kahumbu speaking out against these issues 
. It just goes to show how much people care about these species - they're not just abstract concepts or distant issues, but living beings we can all relate to. We've got a chance to make a difference here, and I'm all for it