Photograph by Joel Sartore
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One Man's Quest to Capture America's Endangered Zoo Animals (With a Camera)
To spend a day in the life of National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore, there are a few things you have to get used to.
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Thousands of Species, Each a Work of Art
Joel Sartore, conservation photographer, is photographing endangered species across America for "The Biodiversity Project."
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Joel Sartore's Website
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In Their Words
When we save species, we're actually saving ourselves.
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The Great American Zoo Trip
Joel Sartore takes to the road to photograph endangered species.
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A Call for Action
Sartore speaks about his experience in the field and what he has learned about saving the planet.
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