"The greatest Wildlife Photos" from National Geographic in Astana

For more than 130 years, National Geographic has been a catalyst in the world of wildlife photography, inspiring several generations of viewers with amazing images of animals in their natural environment. Since 1903, when the first image of a reindeer was published, the National Geographic Society has continued to raise the bar by creating unique masterpieces of art, science and technology.

The National Museum of the capital hosts an annual photo exhibition of the famous international magazine National Geographic. The current one is titled "The Greatest Wildlife Photos." This event is becoming a bright moment in the cultural life of the capital, bringing together not only fans of the National Geographic magazine Qazaqstan, but also representatives of partner organizations, government agencies and the media.

Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sayasat Nurbek expressed his admiration for the exhibition: "Such exhibitions are especially important in our era, when we are increasingly moving away from nature, absorbed by smartphones. Amazing photos of animals remind us that humanity is a part of this nature. They bring us back to the world of animals, making us think about their place in the ecosystem."

The curator of the photo exhibition "The Greatest Wildlife Photographs", experienced photo editor Katie Moran, has collected the best wildlife images from the pages of National Geographic magazine. Among the authors are renowned photographers such as Michael "Nick" Nichols, Steve Winter, Paul Nicklen, Beverly Joubert, David Dubil and others whose works demonstrate the evolution of photography and the impact of innovations such as camera traps, remote sensing and underwater technologies on the study of fragile environments.

Public figure Darkhan Mynbai noted: "The National Geographic Society annually allocates grants for research projects in various fields open to citizens of Kazakhstan, including photographers. Such exhibitions inspire young people to participate in useful projects for themselves and the environment."

The National Geographic Society is a global non—profit organization that uses the power of science, research, education, and story publishing to document and protect the wonders of the world around us. Since 1888, National Geographic has supported research by investing in brave people and creative ideas, giving out more than 15,000 grants for scientific and creative projects on all seven continents. Reaching 3 million students annually, through its educational initiatives, National Geographic draws the attention of a global audience to unique experiences, stories and content. 

The editor-in-chief of National Geographic Qazaqstan, Erkin Zhakyp, emphasized, "That behind each photo there is a fascinating story and selfless work. The exhibition provides an opportunity to look into the fascinating world of wildlife through the lenses of talented photographers. Pay attention to any picture, and it becomes clear that no matter how many times in their lives photographers are in danger, they do not give up their goals and capture unique and wonderful moments of what is happening."

National Geographic Qazaqstan is a scientific and educational magazine published in Kazakhstan since 2016. The publication provides readers with materials on global scientific news and research in the Kazakh language, supporting interest in fundamental research and innovation in all fields of science – from natural sciences to space exploration.