Using the Power of Photography for Good
The power of photography to achieve environmental good is, indeed, great, as evidenced by the work of photographer Chris van Wyk.
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A Tale of Two Turtles: Part 2
By Steven Spence This is the second part of our series on turtles and how cute animals can inspire successful conservation efforts. Have you read A Tale of Two Turtles: Part 1? Best-Looking Turtle in the World Chris Van Wyk, photographer and conservationist, was in the right place at the right time to capture incredible photos of an algae-covered Mary River turtle. His photos went viral and appeared in major newspapers worldwide. Thanks to this photogenic turtle, conservationists were able to save its habitat from a dam that was going…
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A Tale of Two Turtles: Part 1
Steven Spence visits Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens to photograph an aquatic turtle with many names: the Arrau River or giant South American turtle.
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Shelf Life, Episode 2: Turtles and Taxonomy
About Turtles and Taxonomy Don’t have time to visit the American Museum of Natural History? We’ve got your back! EH Science invites you to take a virtual trip behind the scenes of New York’s famous museum. In this, the second episode of Shelf Life, the museum’s new original video series, you can walk in the shoes of a research scientist and explore the enormous collection of specimens, many of which are not on public display. Enjoy Turtles and Taxonomy! Shelf Life is a collection for curious minds—opening doors, pulling out…
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