“Today, join me in welcoming the red handfish (Thymichthys politus) as the 18,000th species in the National Geographic Photo Ark!” – JoelSartore, #NatGeoExplorer and founder of the #PhotoArk “The red handfish gets its name from a unique way of getting around: using its modified fins as 'hands' to walk along the ocean floor. Up close, these quirky creatures are simply fabulous. Considered one of the rarest fish on Earth, they inhabit only a few small reef patches off southeastern Tasmania, with an estimated wild population of fewer than 250 adults. You don't need to be an elephant or a tiger to be gorgeous — the Photo Ark was built for animals just like this: small, remote and deeply worthy of protection.” – This milestone species was documented by Sartore in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Photo Ark uses the power of photography to inspire people to learn about the captivating lives and remarkable behaviors of weird and wonderful wildlife — and to take action to safeguard them from gr...