Wildlife photography connects us to parts of our planet that many of us will never visit. It freezes raw, fleeting moments of animal life—sometimes tender, sometimes intense. For those working to protect these creatures, a single image can stir action faster than words ever could.
Over the past decade, one photography collective, Remembering Wildlife, has been quietly doing just that. Through striking visuals and global outreach, they’ve been raising support for endangered species across dozens of countries. Now, their tenth collection brings together some of the most impactful wildlife images yet. These photographs avoid sentimentality in favor of authentic moments - tigers in reflection, elephants against parched landscapes, playful polar bear cubs unaware of their rapidly changing habitat.
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Releasing October 6, 2025, the book is both a celebration of wildlife and a call to action. As habitat loss and poaching push species closer to extinction, these photographs remind us what’s at risk—and why fighting for their future matters. Check out some of the most intimate photos from the book in the gallery below.
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#1 Xavier Ortega, “Mbili bora in the rain,” Masai Mara, Kenya.
The famous coalition of five cheetahs that ruled the Masai Mara, during a storm.
#2 Jagdeep Rajput, “A Touching Moment,” Corbett National Park, India.
A young Asian Elephant calf asking for a drink, as mother drinks water from Ramganga river, during hot summer afternoon.
#3 Griet Van Malderen, “Gama, the beach huntress,” Namibia.
Gama is a desert-adapted lioness who belongs to a small group of lions that have mastered the art of navigating this harsh landscape. They venture to the ocean's edge to hunt seals, according to photographer Griet Van Malderen. In a place where survival is a constant struggle, Gama exemplifies the resilience and adaptability of nature’s most elusive predators.
#4 Marcus Westberg, “Puppy Love,” Tswalu Kalahari Nature Reserve, South Africa.
Remembering Wildlife supports projects like vaccinating domestic dogs to prevent rabies spread to African wild dogs and using GPS collars to track their movements. They also facilitated the translocation of 14 African wild dogs from South Africa and Mozambique to Malawi's Liwonde National Park and Majete Wildlife Reserve. Since the successful reintroduction, pups have been born.
#5 Kim Paffen, “In the Arms of Eternity: A Mother's Timeless Promise,” Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda.
A mountain gorilla mother cradles her infant, a portrait of tenderness.
#6 Julie Oldroyd, “Age of Innocence,” Baffin Island, Canada.
Baffin Island offers one of the most pristine environments to see polar bears, especially in March and April when the sea ice is frozen.
#7 Bircan Harper, “Tiger Reflection,” Bandhavgarh National Park, India.
The tiger, weighing up to 260kg and measuring up to 3 metres, is the largest big cat. It inhabits Asia, mainly India, which is home to two-thirds of all wild tigers, and extends to the Russian Far East and China.
#8 Mark Meth-Cohn, “Cold Callers Welcome,” Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, India.
A sloth bear makes use of an abandoned building.
#9 Tom Way, “Thirst,” Kenya.
Remembering Wildlife backs several conservation initiatives for elephants in Kenya. Among these efforts is the funding of "bee fences," a practical deterrent that landowners can set up since elephants typically steer clear of bees. Additionally, the organization supports anti-poaching teams working to protect these majestic animals.
#10 Ifham Raji, “Leopard Enjoying Morning Sun Break,” Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka.
After three days of heavy downpour, this leopard took the opportunity to enjoy the first morning sun break.
#11 Johann du Toit, “5 at Blue hour,” Shompole Hide, Kenya.
Five cheetahs at the Shompole Hide at blue hour.
#12 James Gifford, “Fire of Creation,” Kalahari, Botswana.
Instead of highlighting the negative impact of rhino poaching, particularly the loss of much of Botswana's rhino population during the tourist absence due to COVID, the photographer wanted to convey a sense of hope and new beginnings. While waiting at a waterhole for the rhinos to drink, he positioned himself to capture them exiting into the sun. The backlit dust created a blurred shadow effect, enhancing the ethereal quality of the scene.
#13 Torie Hilley, “Entourage,” Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe.
African wild dogs taking a leisurely stroll.
#14 Alessandra Sikand, "African Black Bellied Pangolin", Central African Republic National Park
The landmark book 10 Years of Remembering Wildlife has a special focus on pangolins – also called scaly anteaters because of their preferred diet.
