Sartore, Joel

A collection of close-up color photographs of more than 200 species of insects, spiders, and related creatures that are part of the National Geographic Photo Ark project that seeks to photograph all animal species in human care around the world. Includes facts about each species.

"Joel Sartore, on a mission to photograph all the animal species in human care, now features photographs selected to represent the amazing diversity of the world's animals, highlighting the fascinating shapes, patterns, and expressions of animals both familiar and little known"--Provided by publisher.

A guide to photography.

The animals featured in these pages are either destined for extinction or already extinct in the wild but still alive today, thanks to dedication of a heroic group committed to their continued survival.

This lush book of photography represents National Geographic's Photo Ark, a major cross-platform initiative and lifelong project by photographer Joel Sartore to make portraits of the world's animals especially those that are endangered. His powerful message, conveyed with humor, compassion, and art: to know these animals is to save them. Sartore intends to photograph every animal in captivity in the world. He is circling the globe, visiting zoos and wildlife rescue centers to create studio portraits of 12,000 species, with an emphasis on those facing extinction. He has photographed more than 6,000 already and now, thanks to a multi-year partnership with National Geographic, he may reach his goal. This book showcases his animal portraits: from tiny to mammoth, from the Florida grasshopper sparrow to the greater one-horned rhinoceros. Paired with the eloquent prose of veteran wildlife writer Douglas Chadwick, this book presents a thought-provoking argument for saving all the species of our planet.

Joel Sartore describes his experiences with bears while on assignment for "National Geographic" magazine, and provides basic information about bears' bodies, habitats, and behavior, as well as environmental and human factors that endanger bears. Includes animal conservation ideas.

Features full-color photographs showcasing sixty-nine endangered species on the North American continent. Provides short descriptions of each animal and an outline of the problems causing their extinction.

Joel Sartore describes his experiences with bears while on assignment for "National Geographic" magazine, and provides basic information about bears' bodies, habitats, and behavior, as well as environmental and human factors that endanger bears. Includes animal conservation ideas.