5 Photographs That Shine in National Geographic's New Museum

Among the photographers featured in the National Geographic Museum of Exploration’s inaugural exhibition is renowned conservation photojournalist Ami Vitale.

Her powerful image of Sudan, the last male northern white rhinoceros, moments before his death in 2018, stands as one of the exhibition’s signature works. The photograph captures both profound loss and the urgency of global conservation efforts, reflecting Vitale’s career-long commitment to telling stories at the intersection of wildlife, people, and hope.

A special thank you to The New York Times and National Geographic for highlighting Ami Vitale’s work and bringing greater visibility to the power of conservation storytelling.