Birds-of-paradise have captivated the planet with their elaborate plumage and idiosyncratic mating dances. Some species ...

Among National Geographic Photo Ark’s intimate portraits of the world’s animals are close-ups of creatures’ features. From spotted fur to smooth scales, photographer Joel Sartore’s images ...

Joel Sartore's Photo Ark project, funded by National Geographic, captures stunning images of over 18,000 animal species.

National Geographic Explorer Joel Sartore photographed his 14,000th animal species for Photo Ark, which aims to document every species in human care.

Q: Besides animals and wildlife, what other subject matter do you find interesting to photograph? Joel: I’m 100% Photo Ark now. I give a voice to the voiceless.

Joel Sartore is trying to capture photos of as many species as he can before they disappear. That’s the mission of the National Geographic Photo Ark, which he founded.

Sartore's studio photos of animals have won him a huge following. He has over 1.6 million followers on Instagram and has produced a series of bestselling Photo Ark books.

Photographer Joel Sartore talks about his involvement in The Photo Ark, a project he’s leading in association with National Geographic.

National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore's Photo Ark project reached a 14,000-species milestone and the U.S. Post Office will feature 20 Photo Ark images on a series of forever stamps.

Photographer Joe Sartore visited the Denver Zoo to take pictures of a hippo, viper, crab and goby fish for his National Geographic Photo Ark project.

Many species that are on the brink of extinction live in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, which is why National Geographic has a project called “The Photo Ark.” And, now is a good time to make ...

Joel Sartore has photographed 13,000 species in the 16 years since he founded the National Geographic Photo Ark. He plans to keep going to 20,000, in order to document all the species in captivity ...