26 years old biologist-photographer József L. Szentpéteri began with drawing, but later turned to photography to be a more versatile biologist.

During the university years, he discovered a new orchid species in Greece with his group mate, and developed a foundation for protecting and multiplying threatened plant species.

He received a master's degree in biology in Hungary, and then traveled to the U.S. with a folk dancing scholarship and the main goal of developing his photographic career. After receiving his first significant photographic award, he developed relationships with Canon, members of NANPA and National Geographic Magazine (NGM).

At age 24 he covered his first story for NGM on mayflies, which also was awarded at World Press Photo and published as a book. This story guided him to his first filming experiences with Sir David Attenborough.

Currently he is working on: numerous stories and books, his Ph.D., scientific research programs, and teaching wildlife photography. His main goal - as a teacher, scientist and photographer - is to make people think and do something for nature conservancy.

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