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Arabian cobra joins National Geographic Photo Ark as the 12,000th species
An Arabian cobra, Naja arabica, is the 12,000th species in the National Geographic Photo Ark. Photo by Joel Sartore / National Geographic Photo Ark.
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A Rare Frog Finds a Mate … and Other Reasons for Hope this Earth Day
Dr. Jonathan Baillie, National Geographic Society executive vice president and chief scientist, shares the uplifting story of a frog that might be saved from extinction.
These Conservationists Are Working to Protect Some of the Most Unique and Endangered Species featured in the National Geographic Photo Ark: Meet the Second Cohort of National Geographic Photo Ark EDGE Fellows
The National Geographic Society and the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) are pleased to announce the second cohort of National Geographic Photo Ark EDGE Fellows. These 13 conservationists will work with Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered (EDGE) species in Asia featured ...
Joel Sartore Announces 9,000th Species to Join the National Geographic Photo Ark on the ‘Today’ Show
This morning on the “Today” show, photographer and 2018 Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year Joel Sartore announced the 9,000th species to board the National Geographic Photo Ark — the Bandula barb. Freshwater animals, like the Bandula barb, are among the ...
Meet the 10 Species ZSL EDGE of Existence and National Geographic Are Working to Protect in Asia
These 10 critters photographed for the National Geographic Photo Ark represent some of the most unique and endangered species in Asia. That’s why the National Geographic Society and the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) have teamed up to help protect ...
8,000th Species Joins the National Geographic Photo Ark
With the addition of the Pyrenean desman, National Geographic Photo Ark founder Joel Sartore is about two-thirds of the way toward completing his quest to document every species living in the world’s zoos and wildlife ...
National Geographic and Zoological Society of London Launch New Nat Geo Photo Ark EDGE Fellowships
Fellowships will support future conservation leaders working to turn the tide for lesser-known species at risk.
...This Cute Critter is the 7,000th Species to Join the National Geographic Photo Ark
Milestone marks the more than halfway point for National Geographic Photo Ark founder Joel Sartore on his quest to document every species living in the world’s zoos and other wildlife sanctuaries.
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