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Rare: Creatures of the Photo Ark

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Travel with renowned photographer Joel Sartore as he photographs at-risk and rare species in the wild, in zoos, in nature preserves and explores his Photo Ark initiative, revealing why ensuring species' future matters to us all.

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PBS
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 3 Episodes

Air Date Window

2017 – 2017

Premiered: Tue, Jul 18, 2017

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Tue, Aug 1, 2017

Season 1, Episode 3: “Episode 3”

Travel with photographer Joel Sartore as he adds vibrant insects to his Photo Ark collection and searches for larger animals in Budapest and Prague. Joel also tags along on a Rowi kiwi egg rescue in New Zealand.

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RARE: CREATURES OF THE PHOTO ARK | Official Trailer | PBSOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2017-07-06

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Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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What is Rare: Creatures of the Photo Ark about?

Travel with renowned photographer Joel Sartore as he photographs at-risk and rare species in the wild, in zoos, in nature preserves and explores his Photo Ark initiative, revealing why ensuring species' future matters to us all.

How many seasons does Rare: Creatures of the Photo Ark have?

Rare: Creatures of the Photo Ark comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Rare: Creatures of the Photo Ark?

Key cast members in Rare: Creatures of the Photo Ark include Joel Sartore.

Who created or directed Rare: Creatures of the Photo Ark?

Rare: Creatures of the Photo Ark was developed and directed by Not specified.