/ Modified aug 27, 2019 10:02 a.m.

Is it ever morally wrong to take pictures of animals? One wildlife photographer says Yes

Is it morally wrong to take a wildlife photo? by By Robin Young, Here & Now

Here & Now's Robin Young speaks with wildlife photographer and conservationist Melissa Groo about her National Geographic article "How To Photograph Wildlife Ethically."

Melissa Groo's Photography

VIEW LARGER Two brown bears in Alaska.

Photo by Melissa Groo

VIEW LARGER American flamingos nursery on Great Inagua, Bahamas.

Photo by Melissa Groo

VIEW LARGER Red fox vixen in Nome, Alaska.

Photo by Melissa Groo

VIEW LARGER Leopard in Serengeti, Tanzania.

Photo by Melissa Groo

VIEW LARGER Red-and-green macaws in Pantanal, Brazil

Photo by Melissa Groo

VIEW LARGER Serval cats in Tanzania.

Photo by Melissa Groo

VIEW LARGER Snowy owl female returns to nest in Alaska.

Photo by Melissa Groo

VIEW LARGER Lion cub in Tanzania.

Photo by Melissa Groo

See more of Melissa Groo's photography here.

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