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The Photo Ark

The Photo Ark

Explore the power of photography with Joel Sartore's Photo Ark. The project aims to inspire people to help save at-risk species before it’s too late. Go behind the scenes to see how Sartore creates intimate portraits of these creatures.

Grades

5 - 12+

Subjects

Biology, Ecology, Conservation

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