Name: Photos that give voice to the animal kingdom
Uploaded: 2014-10-29T15:08:20Z
Duration: 3 min 20 s
Description: Nature photographer Frans Lanting uses vibrant images to take us deep into the animal world. In this short, visual talk he calls for us to reconnect with other earthly creatures, and to shed the metaphorical skins that separate us from each other.

Frans Lanting: Photos that give voice to the animal kingdom

Photos that give voice to the animal kingdom

Nature photographer Frans Lanting uses vibrant images to take us deep into the animal world. In this short, visual talk he calls for us to reconnect with other earthly creatures, and to shed the metaphorical skins that separate us from each other.

Humans are deeply connected to animals, sharing more beneath the surface than appearances suggest. A tribal story tells of animals gathering, shedding their skins, and dancing together in unity—until a human disrupted the ritual with misunderstanding. By looking past fur, feathers, and scales, people can rediscover this ancient bond. Recognizing this unity inspires both wonder for life’s diversity and a moral duty to protect it.