The peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) is believed to have the most complex eyes in the animal kingdom. Each is capable of depth perception and trinocular vision. This allows the peacock mantis to detect semi transparent prey, different coral patterns, and the shimmering scales of hungry barracudas. They also have very powerful claws, known to break the glass of aquariums. Photo: Sterling ZumbrunnA stunning exhibition featuring images from some of the world’s finest nature and wildlife photographers will take place at London’s celebrated Saatchi Gallery this Friday and Saturday. The exhibition, Thrive!, and organised by BG Group and Conservation International (CI), aims not only to showcase examples of nature’s beauty and fragility, but to underscore how human well being and the natural world are inextricably linked.
The exhibition will be opened by CI’s President, Dr Russell A. Mittermeier, and BG Group Executive Vice President Charles Bland at a private event on Thursday (17 September). Dr Mittermeier, one of the world’s most famous conservationists, is a legendary field biologist who has discovered numerous new species of animals, and is a world authority on primates, amphibians and the wildlife of Madagascar, the Guianas and Brazil.
“We are at a critical time in the history of the planet. Over the next decade decisions are going to be made that will affect the lives of millions of people and the survival of thousands of plants and animals,” said Dr Mittermeier. “Conservation International’s mission is to protect the world’s ecosystems for the benefit of humanity. The partnership with BG Group allows us to use photography as a tool for conserving the incredible biodiversity and cultures featured in this exhibition.”
Charles Bland, BG Group said: "At BG Group we understand that our business activity can have an impact upon the environment and we are committed to making a positive contribution to protecting the environment. Our alliance with CI supports this by helping to build awareness of the importance of our natural world.”
The Pantanal is home to over a 1,000 species of birds, such as this red and green macaw (Ara chloroptera). Unlike the dense forest canopy of the Amazon, the Pantanal’s open environment makes wildlife viewing much easier. This is one reason CI promotes ecotourism in the region as an important alternative to environmentally destructive forms of development. Photo: Luciano CandisaniThe Conservation in Focus Alliance between CI and BG Group is dedicated to documenting the people, places and wildlife in key biodiversity sites. The photographs were taken during expeditions led by CI and funded by BG Group.
Cristina Mittermeier, Director of the International League of Conservation Photographers (ILCP), and one of the photographers whose work is featured in the exhibit said: “Conservation photography is a mixture of art, journalism and environmentalism. It mixes beauty and abstract images with profound social comment, and it provides motivation for those who often live in a world far removed from the people, places and wildlife that are featured in this stunning exhibition.”
The exhibition will be opened by CI’s President, Dr Russell A. Mittermeier, and BG Group Executive Vice President Charles Bland at a private event on Thursday (17 September). Dr Mittermeier, one of the world’s most famous conservationists, is a legendary field biologist who has discovered numerous new species of animals, and is a world authority on primates, amphibians and the wildlife of Madagascar, the Guianas and Brazil.
“We are at a critical time in the history of the planet. Over the next decade decisions are going to be made that will affect the lives of millions of people and the survival of thousands of plants and animals,” said Dr Mittermeier. “Conservation International’s mission is to protect the world’s ecosystems for the benefit of humanity. The partnership with BG Group allows us to use photography as a tool for conserving the incredible biodiversity and cultures featured in this exhibition.”
Charles Bland, BG Group said: "At BG Group we understand that our business activity can have an impact upon the environment and we are committed to making a positive contribution to protecting the environment. Our alliance with CI supports this by helping to build awareness of the importance of our natural world.”
The Pantanal is home to over a 1,000 species of birds, such as this red and green macaw (Ara chloroptera). Unlike the dense forest canopy of the Amazon, the Pantanal’s open environment makes wildlife viewing much easier. This is one reason CI promotes ecotourism in the region as an important alternative to environmentally destructive forms of development. Photo: Luciano CandisaniThe Conservation in Focus Alliance between CI and BG Group is dedicated to documenting the people, places and wildlife in key biodiversity sites. The photographs were taken during expeditions led by CI and funded by BG Group.Cristina Mittermeier, Director of the International League of Conservation Photographers (ILCP), and one of the photographers whose work is featured in the exhibit said: “Conservation photography is a mixture of art, journalism and environmentalism. It mixes beauty and abstract images with profound social comment, and it provides motivation for those who often live in a world far removed from the people, places and wildlife that are featured in this stunning exhibition.”
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