Our established financial services company provides small businesses and other gig workers with a simple merchant cash advance solution. We specialize in fast financing options like a business cash advance for contractors and other 1099 workers facing credit challenges.
Originally, the term “Big Five” was coined by trophy hunters in Africa to describe the most challenging animals to hunt. However, photographer Graeme Green has redefined this concept with a global “New Big Five” for wildlife photography. After a worldwide vote, the elephant, polar bear, lion, gorilla, and tiger emerged as the top five animals people want to photograph in the wild.
“The New Big 5” photography book, featuring stunning images of these animals and other at-risk wildlife, is now available. With contributions from renowned photographers like Ami Vitale and Steve McCurry, as well as essays from conservationists like Jane Goodall, the book serves as a powerful call to action on issues affecting wildlife worldwide.
Green’s inspiration for the project came from a desire to shift the focus from hunting to photography as a means of appreciating and protecting wildlife. With the UN reporting a rapid decline in nature and millions of species facing extinction, the “New Big 5” serve as ambassadors for the urgent need for conservation efforts.
Featuring images from 144 photographers across the globe, the book showcases the beauty of endangered species. Essays within the book explore solutions such as rewilding and the vital role of indigenous communities in conservation efforts.
As climate change continues to threaten wildlife, the book sheds light on the broader issue beyond the “New Big 5.” Highlighting the severity of the situation, Green emphasizes the importance of taking action now to protect our planet’s biodiversity.
With Jane Goodall endorsing the book, she emphasizes the need for collective action to heal the damage done to our natural world. By immersing readers in the captivating worlds of these iconic species, the hope is to inspire greater involvement in wildlife conservation for the benefit of future generations.
“The New Big 5: A Global Photography Project For Endangered Wildlife” by Graeme Green, published by Earth Aware Editions, is now available for purchase as a valuable resource for raising awareness and inspiring action to protect our planet’s wildlife.