Just over a decade ago, 13 Asian nations met at the St Petersburg Tiger Summit with an ambitious goal. The tiger population had dropped to 3 200 in 2010. They pledged to double that number by the next Year of the Tiger. As 2022 looms ahead, the tiger population has increased by the hundreds. It’s not quite the numbers envisioned, but still a massive achievement for an animal seemingly doomed to decline.
India has a key role to play in conserving the species. Over half of the world’s tigers are found in the country, and their tiger population has increased by 33% in recent years. Wildlife photographer Adrian Steirn journeyed to Ranthambore, a national park in Rajasthan, to capture the majestic Bengal tigers that roam this region.
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Leopards by Adrian Steirn
From as early as childhood, the stories we are told shape the way we see the world. Classic tales like The Jungle Book and Jock of the Bushveld inspired Adrian Steirn to become a storyteller. But it’s about more than just entertainment for him. “If I’m not telling stories that have a call to acti...
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Elephants by Adrian Steirn
Adrian Steirn’s elephant portraits are turning everyday people into conservationists. Based in South Africa, this award-winning filmmaker and photographer uses his work to develop empathy for Africa’s iconic giants. “We have a responsibility to ensure that every single person who follows me, shar...
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Lions by Adrian Steirn
Adrian Steirn has followed lions across South Africa, chasing a distinctive shot of the ubiquitously photographed animal. On a trip to Sabi Sands, he found it. But it wasn’t what he expected. Just a few days after photographing a male from the Othawa pride, its body was found, barely decomposed. ...
