Rare: Portraits of America's Endangered Species

This book provides a broader understanding of the Endangered Species Act’s history and purpose, as well as an intimate look at the species it seeks to preserve. With stunning up-close portraits, it evokes sympathetic wonder at the vast array of plants and animals still in need of protection.

When a few photographs first appeared in the National Geographic magazine in January 2009, they reminded readers of the hundreds of species teetering on the brink of extinction. Author Joel Sartore and National Geographic present 80 images representing a lifelong commitment to the natural world and a three-year investigation into the Endangered Species Act and its protected creatures. A goal of this book is to prove that a picture is worth a thousand words, showcasing many uniquely remarkable and seriously threatened life-forms.

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