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The Indochinese Green Magpie is the 14,000th Species to Join the National Geographic Photo Ark
National Geographic Explorer and Photo Ark founder Joel Sartore photographed the bird, named Jolie, at the Los Angeles Zoo in California.
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The National Geographic Society Launches the Photo Ark Species Impact Initiative
This new conservation project will leverage the Photo Ark’s powerful storytelling and provide impactful funding for on-the-ground conservation efforts to protect at-risk species.
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Spoon-billed sandpiper joins National Geographic Photo Ark as 13,000th Species
National Geographic Explorer and Photo Ark founder Joel Sartore photographed the “spoonie” at the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Slimbridge in Gloucestershire, UK.
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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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Uncommon dart moth joins National Geographic Photo Ark as the 11,000th species
Joel Sartore, founder of the National Geographic Photo Ark, makes history by taking what is likely the first photo of the long-toothed dart moth (Dichagyris longidens) alive. Photographed during COVID-19 pandemic, Sartore took a creative approach to continue capturing our ...
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National Geographic and the Zoological Society of London Announce Africa Cohort of National Geographic Photo Ark EDGE Fellows
The latest cohort of conservationists is working to protect some of the most unique and lesser-known species in Africa.
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 ...
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.
...Joel Sartore Receives Rungius Medal from National Museum of Wildlife Art: National Geographic Photo Ark founder recognized for exceptional contribution to awareness of wildlife
Photo Ark founder and National Geographic Fellow Joel Sartore received the National Museum of Wildlife Art’s Rungius Medal in recognition of his contribution to wildlife and habitat awareness.
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