Simply Stunning! The Animal Kingdom's Endangered Species Pose For A Good Cause
Oct. 17 2011, Published 3:30 p.m. ET
By Breaking Celebrity News Staff
A group of endangered animals was ready for their close-up when they won the modeling job of a lifetime posing for famed photographer, Lennette Newell, and Breaking Celebrity News has stunning pictures from the furry and scaly photo shoots.
The Los Angeles, California-based photographer has been snapping the rare animals for four years and has now compiled a collection of her most adorable images to raise awareness of wildlife conservation in her new portfolio, Animals.
The amazingly charismatic shots include 18 endangered or vulnerable species, and while some are in character snarling or growling, others appear to be laughing at the camera or just hanging around having fun.
The unique insight into the creatures’ lives came through years of research by Newell, who worked with animal trainers and owners to really capture her models' personalty traits.
"I wanted this to be a personal series from the start that drew in my contacts from the animal world in California and friends who work day in and day out with animals," said the photographer.
"We decided that it would be appropriate to draw attention to the plight of exotic animals such as tigers, lions, elephants and smaller creatures such as rhesus monkeys and black bears," Newell explained.
"The public, I feel, takes their existence for granted, sees them on television on National Geographic every day.
"I wanted everyone who views them to remember that if no direct action is taken some of these beautiful creatures