National Geographic
Since 2006, National Geographic Explorer Joel Sartore has been traveling the globe in a bid to document as many species as humanly possible. Now, he has approached a number that once seemed unthinkable—17,000 species lovingly coaxed into posing for his camera. Usually, Sartore and his team select one species to highlight at each milestone, but with birds-of-paradise, he says, “it was just impossible for us to choose.” There are about 40 species in the birds-of-paradise family, and all are native to either Papua New Guinea, its surrounding islands, or Australia. Learn more about them at the link in bio. #PhotoArk Photos and videos by @joelsartore
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WHAT?! That is genuinely remarkable.
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I’m saddened that humanity has caused the Photo Ark project to be necessary, yet at the same time, super grateful and supportive of it. 🙌
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Fabulous photo and videos 👏😍🖤🐦
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Simply amazing what Mother Nature has created ❤️
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Congratulations Joel! Another milestone in your 25-year Nat Geo assignment!!! 🎉🎉🎉
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😍
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😮😮😮😍
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Great🙌
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Beautiful ❤️
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They must feel bonita🤩
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😍
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❤️❤️❤️❤️
10 hours ago
Absolutely gorgeous birds!
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👏👏👏👏❤️❤️
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These photos and videos are out of the world😍😍 prefect captures🙌