“12 Extraordinary Pictures Show Animals Headed for Extinction.” National Geographic, National Geographic Society, 22 Oct. 2018, news.nationalgeographic.com/2015/05/150517-endangered-species-pictures-wildlife-animals-science/.
This article contains a collection of photos of different species that are very near to extinction. The Article catalogs pictures of species headed for eradication that are a part of the National Geographic Archive. The purpose of these photographs is to show the extraordinary species we are losing. The pictures include the Vaquita, a very small porpoise that is already virtually extinct, it is native to the californian coast. Also pictured is the Hawaiian Monk Seal and the Cuban Crocodile. The images show a beauty present in our most endangered species, while the species as a whole is desperately threatened, the remaining individuals still hold their form. The pictures depict striking visuals of these animals.
This article is a very important one. It connects to the larger movement of documenting endangered animals while we still have the chance. While some are struggling to preserve species literally through conservation efforts, others are beginning to merely document these animals through photography. While this may not directly protect the animals these efforts do raise awareness and public support, and also immortalize these creatures in photographs we will always have. It is interesting that some of the animals on this list are already virtually extinct, yet the individuals remaining continue to live oblivious to their species downfall.
The information you presented just goes to show that people are realizing their negative impacts on these animals after realizing they are going extinct. Taking pictures in order to remember them after their extinction, is a good way to mesmerize their previous existence. I don’t quite understand what you mean by “virtually extinct”, in this context what is the definition?
It is really cool how you talked about how important photos can be. I never really realized the power that photos can have because these photos will raise awareness and make people want to help the animals.