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Joel Sartore is an award-winning photographer, speaker, author, conservationist, and the 2018 National Geographic Explorer of the Year. He is a regular contributor to National Geographic Magazine, and an Eagle Scout. His hallmarks are a sense of humor and a Midwestern work ethic. Joel specializes in documenting endangered species and landscapes around the world. He is the founder of the Photo Ark, a 25-year documentary project to save species and habitat. This channel is dedicated to the Video Ark, a part of the Photo Ark that captures many of these species and their natural behaviors in more than a single frame. Please visit us: Instagram: @joelsartore Twitter: @joelsartore Facebook: @sartorephoto Website: www.joelsartore.com

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A critically endangered female ‘Akikiki or Kauaʻi creeper (Oreomystis bairdi) at KBCC in Hawaii.

A critically endangered female ‘Akikiki or Kauaʻi creeper (Oreomystis bairdi) at KBCC in Hawaii. Photo Ark

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A female endangered Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) from Cedar City, Utah.

A female endangered Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) from Cedar City, Utah. Photo Ark

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A federally endangered fisher (Martes pennanti pennanti) named Wesley at the Minnesota Zoo.

A federally endangered fisher (Martes pennanti pennanti) named Wesley at the Minnesota Zoo. Photo Ark

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Japanese giant flying squirrel (Petaurista leucogenys nikkonis) named Sabi at Saitama Children’s Zoo

Japanese giant flying squirrel (Petaurista leucogenys nikkonis) named Sabi at Saitama Children’s Zoo Photo Ark

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An upland sandpiper (Bartramia longicauda) at Wildcare in Noble, Oklahoma.

An upland sandpiper (Bartramia longicauda) at Wildcare in Noble, Oklahoma. Photo Ark

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A diademed amazon (Amazona diadema) at Loro Parque Fundacion.

A diademed amazon (Amazona diadema) at Loro Parque Fundacion. Photo Ark

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A Jonquil parrot (Aprosmictus jonquillaceus) at Loro Parque Fundacion.

A Jonquil parrot (Aprosmictus jonquillaceus) at Loro Parque Fundacion. Photo Ark

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An orange breasted fig parrot (Cyclopsitta gulielmitertii) at Loro Parque Fundacion.

An orange breasted fig parrot (Cyclopsitta gulielmitertii) at Loro Parque Fundacion. Photo Ark

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A diuca finch (Diuca diuca diuca) at Buin Zoo in Buin, Chile.

A diuca finch (Diuca diuca diuca) at Buin Zoo in Buin, Chile. Photo Ark

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A male white-winged crossbill (Loxia leucoptera leucoptera) at the WRCMN in Roseville, Minnesota.

A male white-winged crossbill (Loxia leucoptera leucoptera) at the WRCMN in Roseville, Minnesota. Photo Ark

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A male white-winged crossbill (Loxia leucoptera leucoptera) at the WRCMN in Roseville, Minnesota.

A male white-winged crossbill (Loxia leucoptera leucoptera) at the WRCMN in Roseville, Minnesota. Photo Ark

127 views - 1 week ago

A male endangered Bornean clouded leopard (Neofelis diardi borneensis) at Taman Safari Prigen

A male endangered Bornean clouded leopard (Neofelis diardi borneensis) at Taman Safari Prigen Photo Ark

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A male white-winged crossbill (Loxia leucoptera leucoptera) at the WRCMN in Roseville, Minnesota.

A male white-winged crossbill (Loxia leucoptera leucoptera) at the WRCMN in Roseville, Minnesota. Photo Ark

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An Allen's olingo (Bassaricyon alleni) at Ark Zoo in Iquitos, Peru.

An Allen's olingo (Bassaricyon alleni) at Ark Zoo in Iquitos, Peru. Photo Ark

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Two critically endangered O’ahu tree snails (Achatinella decipiens) from SEPP in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Two critically endangered O’ahu tree snails (Achatinella decipiens) from SEPP in Honolulu, Hawaii. Photo Ark

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A Japanese mitten crab (Eriocheir japonica) at the Saitama Aquarium in Hanyu-City, Japan.

A Japanese mitten crab (Eriocheir japonica) at the Saitama Aquarium in Hanyu-City, Japan. Photo Ark

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A Japanese mitten crab (Eriocheir japonica) at the Saitama Aquarium in Hanyu-City, Japan.

A Japanese mitten crab (Eriocheir japonica) at the Saitama Aquarium in Hanyu-City, Japan. Photo Ark

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A golden cuttlefish (Sepia esculenta) in Keelung, Taiwan.

A golden cuttlefish (Sepia esculenta) in Keelung, Taiwan. Photo Ark

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A male white-thighed hornbill (Bycanistes albotibialis) at Vogelpark Turnersee

A male white-thighed hornbill (Bycanistes albotibialis) at Vogelpark Turnersee Photo Ark

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A pocketbook mussel (Lampsilis ovata) at the Aquatic Wildlife Conservation Center in Marion, VA.

A pocketbook mussel (Lampsilis ovata) at the Aquatic Wildlife Conservation Center in Marion, VA. Photo Ark

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A pocketbook mussel (Lampsilis ovata) at the Aquatic Wildlife Conservation Center in Marion, VA.

A pocketbook mussel (Lampsilis ovata) at the Aquatic Wildlife Conservation Center in Marion, VA. Photo Ark

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A pocketbook mussel (Lampsilis ovata) at the Aquatic Wildlife Conservation Center in Marion, VA.

A pocketbook mussel (Lampsilis ovata) at the Aquatic Wildlife Conservation Center in Marion, VA. Photo Ark

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A female white-thighed hornbill (Bycanistes albotibialis) at the North Florida Wildlife Center.

A female white-thighed hornbill (Bycanistes albotibialis) at the North Florida Wildlife Center. Photo Ark

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A female white-thighed hornbill (Bycanistes albotibialis) at the North Florida Wildlife Center.

A female white-thighed hornbill (Bycanistes albotibialis) at the North Florida Wildlife Center. Photo Ark

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A mottled sea hare (Aplysia fasciata) at St. Lucie County Aquarium in Fort Pierce, Florida.

A mottled sea hare (Aplysia fasciata) at St. Lucie County Aquarium in Fort Pierce, Florida. Photo Ark

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A female endangered Visayan hornbill (Penelopides panini panini) at Negros Forest Park, Philippines.

A female endangered Visayan hornbill (Penelopides panini panini) at Negros Forest Park, Philippines. Photo Ark

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A camel shrimp (Rhynchocinetes uritai) at Downtown Aquarium in Denver, Colorado.

A camel shrimp (Rhynchocinetes uritai) at Downtown Aquarium in Denver, Colorado. Photo Ark

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Two Atlantic cleaner shrimp (Lysmata grabhami) at Loro Parque’s Aquarium in Puerto de la Cruz, Spain

Two Atlantic cleaner shrimp (Lysmata grabhami) at Loro Parque’s Aquarium in Puerto de la Cruz, Spain Photo Ark

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A lesser blue crab (Callinectes similis) at Gulf Specimen Marine Lab in Panacea, Florida.

A lesser blue crab (Callinectes similis) at Gulf Specimen Marine Lab in Panacea, Florida. Photo Ark

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A male white-winged crossbill (Loxia leucoptera leucoptera) at the WRCMN in Roseville, Minnesota.

A male white-winged crossbill (Loxia leucoptera leucoptera) at the WRCMN in Roseville, Minnesota. Photo Ark

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A greater roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) at Wildcare in Noble, Oklahoma.

A greater roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) at Wildcare in Noble, Oklahoma. Photo Ark

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A male round-tailed ground squirrel (Xerospermophilus tereticaudus neglectus) in Arizona

A male round-tailed ground squirrel (Xerospermophilus tereticaudus neglectus) in Arizona Photo Ark

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A male round-tailed ground squirrel (Xerospermophilus tereticaudus neglectus) in Arizona.

A male round-tailed ground squirrel (Xerospermophilus tereticaudus neglectus) in Arizona. Photo Ark

118 views - 2 weeks ago

Critically endangered (IUCN) Malayan crestless fireback (Lophura erythrophthalma) at Pheasant Heaven

Critically endangered (IUCN) Malayan crestless fireback (Lophura erythrophthalma) at Pheasant Heaven Photo Ark

127 views - 2 weeks ago

A male round-tailed ground squirrel (Xerospermophilus tereticaudus neglectus) in Arizona.

A male round-tailed ground squirrel (Xerospermophilus tereticaudus neglectus) in Arizona. Photo Ark

128 views - 2 weeks ago

An upland sandpiper (Bartramia longicauda) at Wildcare in Noble, Oklahoma.

An upland sandpiper (Bartramia longicauda) at Wildcare in Noble, Oklahoma. Photo Ark

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A Sumatran eagle-owl (Bubo sumatranus strepitans) at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah.

A Sumatran eagle-owl (Bubo sumatranus strepitans) at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah. Photo Ark

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A northern spotted owl (Strix occidentalis caurina) at the University of California, Davis.

A northern spotted owl (Strix occidentalis caurina) at the University of California, Davis. Photo Ark

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A critically endangered palila (Loxioides bailleui) at Keauhou Bird Conservation Center in Hawaii.

A critically endangered palila (Loxioides bailleui) at Keauhou Bird Conservation Center in Hawaii. Photo Ark

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A critically endangered and federally threatened ‘a’o or Newell's shearwater (Puffinus newelli)

A critically endangered and federally threatened ‘a’o or Newell's shearwater (Puffinus newelli) Photo Ark

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A male margay (Leopardus wiedii wiedii) at Huachipa Zoo in Lima, Peru.

A male margay (Leopardus wiedii wiedii) at Huachipa Zoo in Lima, Peru. Photo Ark

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A male margay (Leopardus wiedii wiedii) at Huachipa Zoo in Lima, Peru.

A male margay (Leopardus wiedii wiedii) at Huachipa Zoo in Lima, Peru. Photo Ark

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A female large bamboo rat (Rhizomys sumatrensis) in the Czech Republic.

A female large bamboo rat (Rhizomys sumatrensis) in the Czech Republic. Photo Ark

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A Gunnison’s prairie dog (Cynomys gunnisoni zuniensis) from a private collection.

A Gunnison’s prairie dog (Cynomys gunnisoni zuniensis) from a private collection. Photo Ark

128 views - 2 weeks ago

A male black-casqued wattled hornbill (Ceratogymna atrata) at the North Florida Wildlife Center.

A male black-casqued wattled hornbill (Ceratogymna atrata) at the North Florida Wildlife Center. Photo Ark

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A male black-casqued wattled hornbill (Ceratogymna atrata) at the North Florida Wildlife Center.

A male black-casqued wattled hornbill (Ceratogymna atrata) at the North Florida Wildlife Center. Photo Ark

105 views - 2 weeks ago

A long-billed dowitcher (Limnodromus scolopaceus) at International Bird Rescue in California.

A long-billed dowitcher (Limnodromus scolopaceus) at International Bird Rescue in California. Photo Ark

78 views - 2 weeks ago

A male round-tailed ground squirrel (Xerospermophilus tereticaudus neglectus) in Arizona

A male round-tailed ground squirrel (Xerospermophilus tereticaudus neglectus) in Arizona Photo Ark

135 views - 2 weeks ago

A Derby’s woolly opossum (Caluromys derbianus) at Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park.

A Derby’s woolly opossum (Caluromys derbianus) at Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park. Photo Ark

122 views - 3 weeks ago

A female Hawaiʻi ʻamakihi (Chlorodrepanis virens virens) at Pu’u Maka’ala Natural Area Reserve

A female Hawaiʻi ʻamakihi (Chlorodrepanis virens virens) at Pu’u Maka’ala Natural Area Reserve Photo Ark

106 views - 3 weeks ago

A Derby’s woolly opossum (Caluromys derbianus) at Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park.

A Derby’s woolly opossum (Caluromys derbianus) at Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park. Photo Ark

136 views - 3 weeks ago

A female endangered Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) from Cedar City, Utah.

A female endangered Utah prairie dog (Cynomys parvidens) from Cedar City, Utah. Photo Ark

192 views - 3 weeks ago

A Derby’s woolly opossum (Caluromys derbianus) at Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park.

A Derby’s woolly opossum (Caluromys derbianus) at Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park. Photo Ark

159 views - 3 weeks ago

A juvenile Nancy Ma’s night monkey (Aotus nancymaae) at IVITA in Iquitos, Peru.

A juvenile Nancy Ma’s night monkey (Aotus nancymaae) at IVITA in Iquitos, Peru. Photo Ark

166 views - 3 weeks ago

A male African golden cat (Caracal aurata aurata) named Gin at Florida Exotic Species Preserve.

A male African golden cat (Caracal aurata aurata) named Gin at Florida Exotic Species Preserve. Photo Ark

252 views - 3 weeks ago

A Rio Grande spotted skunk (Spilogale leucoparia) in Phoenix, Arizona.

A Rio Grande spotted skunk (Spilogale leucoparia) in Phoenix, Arizona. Photo Ark

208 views - 4 weeks ago

An endangered (IUCN) and federally endangered Oʻahu ʻelepaio (Chasiempis ibidis) on O'ahu, Hawaii.

An endangered (IUCN) and federally endangered Oʻahu ʻelepaio (Chasiempis ibidis) on O'ahu, Hawaii. Photo Ark

187 views - 4 weeks ago

A female great blue turaco (Corythaeola cristata) named Bomba at the North Florida Wildlife Center.

A female great blue turaco (Corythaeola cristata) named Bomba at the North Florida Wildlife Center. Photo Ark

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A female violet turaco (Musophaga violacea) named Violet at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo.

A female violet turaco (Musophaga violacea) named Violet at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo. Photo Ark

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A gray hawk (Buteo plagiatus) at the Arizona Game and Fish Department Wildlife Center in Arizona.

A gray hawk (Buteo plagiatus) at the Arizona Game and Fish Department Wildlife Center in Arizona. Photo Ark

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