The Earth We Share:Extraordinary Photography of Our Vanishing Species

This breathtaking collection of wildlife photographs presents a powerful appeal to rethink our relationship with nature.

From the plains of Africa to the icy expanses of Antarctica to the rugged American West, the photos reveal the soulful essence of wildlife. Persson’s lens uncovers emotional depth: family bonds, resilience, and the sentient lives behind the animals we too often overlook.

Many of the photos show intimate interactions—parenting lions, herds of elephants, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, cheetah families—while others show a solitary portrait—a male lion, a giant tusker, a grizzly bear, a bull bison in Yellowstone.

This work inspires a profound shift in perspective—championing respect for all living beings and a commitment to sustainable coexistence. For conservationists, nature lovers, and anyone moved by the beauty of the wild, this book turns admiration into action. | Björn Persson is an internationally renowned wildlife photographer documenting endangered species to bring awareness to preservation and environmental causes. Persson’s photographs have been published in National Geographic, Vagabond, and Wildlife and exhibited at museums and galleries worldwide. His first book, The Real Owners of the Planet, was published in 2018. Jane Goodall, DBE, is still considered the world’s foremost expert on chimpanzees. As the founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and the Roots & Shoots program, she worked extensively on conservation and animal welfare issues. Ellen DeGeneres is an Emmy-winning comedian, actress, writer, producer, and television host who is best known for her nationally syndicated talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Founded in 2018, The Ellen Fund supports global conservation efforts for endangered species.