Orangutans, gibbons, macaques, chimpanzees. Worldwide there are more than 500 species of primates. Extraordinary wealth. But, according to scientists, 60% of these species are now in danger of extinction. The reason: human activities. The pressure of the’agriculturethe exploitation of forests and animal husbandry, in particular.
It is this fragility that the animal photographer, Pedro Jarque Krebs, tries to highlight. light. To encourage us to act before so much beauty and diversity is lost for good. Through portraits of wild animals — made in parks, reserves, sanctuaries or rescue centers — in general, and of primates in particular. Our closest cousins.