<p><br> The July 1906 issue of <i>National Geographic</i> featured its first ever wildlife photographs. Editor Gil Grosvenor printed 74 photos snapped by U.S. Representative and early conservationist George Shiras, beginning a long tradition of featuring wildlife photos in the magazine.</p>

First Wildlife Photos in National Geographic


The July 1906 issue of National Geographic featured its first ever wildlife photographs. Editor Gil Grosvenor printed 74 photos snapped by U.S. Representative and early conservationist George Shiras, beginning a long tradition of featuring wildlife photos in the magazine.

Photograph by George Shiras

Milestones in Wildlife Photography

See milestones in wildlife photography in this photo gallery from National Geographic.

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