Björn Persson's 'The Earth We Share' Documents Endangered Species for Conservation
Björn Persson, a wildlife photographer, has unveiled his latest publication, 'The Earth We Share: Extraordinary Photography of Our Vanishing Species,' released by Rizzoli. This hardcover edition, consisting of 208 pages, showcases numerous images of endangered wildlife captured in locations such as the African savanna, Antarctica, and the American West. Persson's striking portraits often depict animals making direct eye contact with the camera or remaining vigilant in their environments. The book highlights the threats of poaching, habitat destruction, and climate change, advocating for conservation through photography. Contributions from acclaimed conservationist Jane Goodall, penned shortly before her passing in 2025, and Ellen DeGeneres, emphasize the need for action in wildlife preservation. The collection features various scenes, including zebras at a watering hole and a charging elephant.
Key facts
- Björn Persson's book 'The Earth We Share: Extraordinary Photography of Our Vanishing Species' is published by Rizzoli.
- The 208-page hardcover is now available on Bookshop.org.
- The book features dozens of Persson's photographs of endangered wildlife from the African savanna, the American West, and Antarctica.
- Species in the book face threats from poaching, habitat loss, and the climate crisis.
- Jane Goodall wrote the preface shortly before her death in 2025.
- Ellen DeGeneres contributed the foreword.
- Persson uses photography as a means of conservation, presenting animals as sentient beings.
- The book includes images of zebras at a watering hole, an elephant facing the camera, and cheetahs on a rocky rise.
Entities
Artists
- Björn Persson
- Jane Goodall
- Ellen DeGeneres
- Dr. Jane Goodall
Institutions
- Rizzoli
- Bookshop.org
- My Modern Met
- Bookshop
Locations
- African savanna
- American West
- Antarctica
- Tanzania
- Mount Kilimanjaro