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I’ve spent 25 years with National Geographic—and I’ve got the stories and scars to prove it. These days my focus is on the Photo Ark, the world’s largest collection of animal studio portraits. My goal is simple: to get the public to care and save species from extinction. 15,325 species photographed for the Photo Ark.
Joel Sartore is an American photographer focusing on conservation, speaker, author, teacher, and long-time contributor to National Geographic magazine. He is the head of The Photo Ark, a 25-year project to document the approximately 12,000 species living in the world's zoos and wildlife sanctuaries.
Joel is the founder of the Photo Ark, a groundbreaking effort to document species before they disappear—and to get people to care while there’s still time. The Photo Ark is honored to be supported by and grant funded by National Geographic.
Joel Sartore is an award-winning photographer, speaker, author, conservationist, and the 2018 National Geographic Explorer of the Year. He is a regular contributor to National Geographic Magazine, and an Eagle Scout. His hallmarks are a sense of humor and a Midwestern work ethic.
Thousands of species are at risk and time is running out. Join National Geographic Explorer Joel Sartore as he leads the Photo Ark project to document our planet’s biodiversity and find innovative solutions to help save threatened species and protect their critical habitats.
Nov 16, 2021 · Sartore aims to photograph an estimated 20,000 species living in captivity and inspire people to help protect at-risk species. He is over halfway to his goal. Before the Photo Ark came to life ...
Dec 13, 2023 · To help save endangered species, Joel Sartore takes their pictures. The photographer and conservationist candidly discusses his ambitious pursuit of photographing every animal in human care.
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