Скачать или смотреть ** Fritz Pölking Prize 2020 ** Alejandro Prieto - Border Wall

The nearly two thousand miles long US-Mexico border traverses some of the continent’s most biologically diverse regions. This fragile ecosystem is home to a diverse population of mammals, reptiles, birds, and plants. Many species migrate between the biomes in the south and north of the continent. They will be especially affected if the US government implements its plans to erect a wall at the border with Mexico. This border infrastructure would not only restrict the local movements of wild animals but also fragment their habitats and interrupt the traditional migration routes they have always used.

** Winner of the Fritz Pölking Prize 2020 **
Story prize of the ** European Wildlife Photographer of the Year **
Alejandro Prieto, GDT – Mexico

Alejandro was born in the city of Guadalajara, Jalisco (Mexico) in 1976. Since his childhood he has felt a close bond with nature, spurred by the strong influence of his father and his brothers. An early encounter with a circus elephant who playfully sucked his arm triggered a deep love for animals, which eventually led him to become a veterinarian and zoologist. For many years he worked in this field until he finally decided to change his life's course. Alejandro’s photographic journey began in 2007 when he discovered how he could merge his love for all animals with his interest in natural beauty. In the past five years, Alejandro has dedicated his life completely to photography, focusing on a photojournalistic approach to diverse wildlife topics. Currently, he works alongside Alianza Jaguar AC, a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of jaguars in western Mexico.
"My goal in this life is to protect nature and wild animals through my photography. I’m trying to show what is happening out there in the hope of having a positive influence on people."

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