Prints for Wildlife returns with ‘Edition Hope’ to call attention on environmental protection

“We’ve witnessed how art can spark action, we know many people feel powerless in the face of these changes. But there is power in photography. There is power in community. And above all there is still hope.” Marion Payr, co-founder of Prints for Wildlife.

Family Gathering “This photo was taken in Gir National Park, Gujarat, India, which is the last stronghold of the Asiatic lion. These elusive lions, with their greyish coats, blend seamlessly into the forest - a stark contrast to their African relatives, whose tawny colour suits the open savannas. Lying low in the undergrowth near a waterhole, we waited patiently in the stifling heat, hoping the lioness would lead her cubs to drink. The dim forest light, paired with the natural skittishness of these endangered lions, made photography extremely challenging. Our patience and restraint were rewarded with a moment of quiet magic - a glimpse into the intimate life of a species fighting for survival.”Jie Fischer

Natural Power “A southern white rhino with an unusually long horn stands steadfast against a black backdrop, embodying nature’s unyielding power. This was taken in Solio Game Reserve, Kenya. I felt truly blessed to see such a majestic and rare creature, and it was as if I had been transported back in time to an era when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Using a monochrome style, I intended to capture the animal’s raw power and ancient heritage. Due to poaching, only a few of these extraordinary giants remain in the wild. Poachers target the longest horns, and just one kilogram of rhino horn can be worth up to USD$60,000 on the black market.”Bjorn Persson

Prints for Wildlife, the celebrated photography fundraiser supporting conservation efforts across the globe, returns on August 21, 2025, with a bold new edition: ‘Edition Hope.’

Building on the momentum of previous campaigns — which have raised over $2.1 million since 2020 — this year’s edition comes at a pivotal moment. Conservation programs worldwide are facing sharp funding cuts and waning political support, threatening the progress done since now in protecting biodiversity, ecosystems, and the communities that depend on them.

When Mammoths Ruled The Earth “The climax of 50 million years of elephant evolution, this incredible Asian ‘super tusker’ sports tusks that are the relative size and shape of the southern mammoth, the ancestor of the woolly mammoth. While in the very present, we can travel back in time. Very few people know that Asian elephants can grow such amazing ivory. The commanding pose shows the bull raising his head, displaying his strongly curved, almost nine feet-long tusks against the canvas of a sky balanced by glorious clouds. This was taken in Kham Mueang, Thailand.”George Dian Balan

Polar Bear Romance “On the mountain slopes, a male and female polar bear found solace in each other s company, sharing an intimate moment during their courtship, which took place on the Svalbard Archipelago in Norway. After mating, they fell asleep together. In that moment, despite the icy cold, the emotion was so intense that tears came down my face, freezing immediately.”Florian Ledoux

“In 2025, the crisis isn’t a virus - it’s a withdrawal of critical funding for wildlife and conservation,” sais Pie Aerts, one of the co-founders of the initiative. “Prints for Wildlife is more than a fundraiser - it’s a platform for connection, consciousness and hope in a time of crisis.”

Edition Hope features outstanding, limited-edition works donated by over 200 leading wildlife and nature photographers, including Joel Sartore, Suzi Eszterhas, Florian Ledoux, Michael Poliza, Gurcharan Roopra, Björn Persson, Vicki Jauron, and David Lloyd. Emerging photographers also join this year’s roster, expanding the platform’s reach and inclusivity.

Naltwasha Meets Shaba “A quiet connection between Naltwasha, a young Samburu girl, and Shaba, an orphaned baby elephant at Reteti Elephant Sanctuary in northern Kenya. This was captured while on assignment for Conservation International’s My Africa VR film. This moment unfolded as dark storm clouds parted and sunlight poured in, just as the two met for the first time - a moment used for the film’s front cover poster. For a split second, everything aligned. Set in Samburu, this image reminds us of the fragile, beautiful bond we share with Nature and the power of community-led conservation.”Georgina Goodwin

The Sentinel “This photo shows the emperor penguin colony of Atka Bay, Antarctica, close to German Antarctic Research Station Neumayer-III, standing in front of one of the most prominent icebergs, which got stranded there in 2012. For its frowny face-shaped ice cave we called it “Sad Glacier”. Sad Glacier was a landmark that was used by both penguins and humans to gain orientation on the otherwise flat sea ice, especially during bad weather conditions. During early summer, shortly before the annual sea ice break-up, Sad Glacier ungrounded and became mobile again. It eventually flipped upside down after the penguins had left the colony, as if its job had been accomplished. While I was sad about the fact that I would never get to see Sad Glacier again, it comforts me to know that after the flip, it was finally smiling.”Stefan Christmann

“We need to reestablish our frayed connection to nature in order to value and protect it. This is where imagery is so powerful,” said Dr. M. Sanjayan, CEO of Conservation International. “These stunning, unique prints from world-renowned and deeply committed photographers offer us a chance to bring nature into our homes, while contributing meaningfully to its protection for the benefit of all life on our planet.”

Prints will be available for one month only at printsforwildlife.org, starting Thursday, August 21, 2025, and closing on Sunday, September 21, 2025.

Each 30x45cm print is priced at $125, with all net proceeds (after production costs) going directly to Conservation International to support their frontline work in biodiversity conservation.

In Her Shadow “I captured this image in Mo orea, a South Pacific island in French Polynesia. On this particular day, we had the privilege of entering the water to observe a mother and her calf resting at the surface. I was able to photograph this tender moment of the baby nestled beneath its mother. At this age, calves have limited control over their buoyancy and will often use their mothers like a weight belt to help them stay submerged and safe.”Rachel Moore

Call Of The Kopjes “Photographed in the Eastern Serengeti, Tanzania, during the rains, Call Of The Kopjes portrays a lone male lion, known locally as Scar, standing sentinel atop a granite outcrop as a storm gathers behind him. With his namesake wound etched across one eye, Scar was a formidable and familiar presence in the region, his reign marked by resilience. In this fleeting moment, his stance felt both defiant and timeless. The kopje, more than a perch, was his vantage point - a place of command and refuge above the stormy plains.Alexandra Wood