National Geographic The Photo Ark by Joel Sartore - ISBN: 9781426224881
Hardcover
Capturing Earth’s endangered species, one breathtaking portrait at a time.
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National Geographic The Photo Ark

Animals of Earth

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  • Hardcover

    464 pages

  • Release Date

    12 August 2026

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Summary

An expanded edition of this animal photography bestseller, with 130 new photographs and 20 new essays by beloved writer Sy Montgomery.

Celebrating the 20th year of the author’s lifelong project to photograph every species in human care—in zoos, aquariums, wildlife centers, and private collections—around the world.

An expanded edition of this animal photography bestseller, with 64 more pages, 127 new photos, and 20 new essays by beloved writer Sy Montgomery. Celebrating the 20t…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781426224881
ISBN-10:1426224885
Author:Joel Sartore, Sy Montgomery
Publisher:National Geographic Society
Imprint:National Geographic Society
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:464
Release Date:12 August 2026
Weight:2.29kg
Dimensions:36mm x 258mm x 258mm
Series:The Photo Ark
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Critics Review

“Joel’s work in bringing the beauty and personalities of endangered species to life is nothing short of heroic. His photos are a gift to future generations and illuminate the importance of protecting wildlife today and tomorrow. I’m still hoping he’ll photograph me—unfortunately, at my age, I’ll have to be clothed.” —Chevy Chase

PRAISE FOR THE FIRST EDITION

“This is one of the most scientifically important—and artistically brilliant—books ever. Joel Sartore is an ambassador extraordinaire for the beleaguered animals of our planet and should receive a Nobel Prize. No one can look at these sensitive portraits of the incredible animal beings and not be amazed and inspired to do all in our power to preserve them for our children and theirs.” — Jane Goodall

“We owe it to these animals, as they struggle for survival on a human-dominated planet, to look them in the eye. Joel Sartore’s awestruck and awe-inspiring photos make that an experience of deep heart and beauty.” — David Quammen

“Joel Sartore’s stunning images are powerful enough to make us all ask and answer the question: ‘What will I do?’” —Carl Safina

About The Author

Joel Sartore

JOEL SARTORE is a renowned photographer and a 30-year contributor to National Geographic magazine whose life mission is to create portraits of all animal species in human care; he has so far documented more than 16,000 species. His books include Photo Ark Vanishing, Photo Ark Wonders, Birds of the Photo Ark, and Photo Ark Insects. Sartore and his work have appeared on CBS Sunday Morning, the NBC Nightly News, NPR’s Weekend Edition, as well as in a three-part PBS Nova documentary. He lives in Lincoln, Nebraska.

HARRISON FORD is an American actor and film producer, best known for his starring roles as Han Solo in the original Star Wars and Indiana Jones. He is an enthusiastic advocate for wildlife protection.

DOUGLAS CHADWICK has reported on wildlife around the world. He has written dozens of articles for National Geographic magazine and 13 books about wildlife and conservation.

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