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 action, that push people to make a difference and protect our natural world, then I’m telling stories that are meaningless,” he says. Today, he uses photography and filmmaking to teach communities that they can share their land with wild animals – leopards in particular. In parts of India and Africa, these big cats live in close proximity to people and are often killed because they’re seen as pests or as a threat. But there’s more to leopards than the danger they present. In this film, Steirn explains the beauty of their individual nature, providing understanding for how we can coexist with leopards. Footage by Adrian Steirn was used in the creation of this film.
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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. ...
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Australia's Indigenous Wildlife
Australia is home to some of the strangest creatures on Earth, and Aboriginal people have coexisted with them for millennia. But now, the country is experiencing an unprecedented mammal extinction rate. So what’s different? We look at the changes brought upon by settlers to Australia, and conside...
