Films to support this pack
We've created seven original films to support the activities in our Animal Ambassadors pack. Your pupils can learn about endangered animals and develop their artistic skills with the world's best wildlife photographer David Yarrow and Axel Scheffler, award-winning illustrator of The Gruffalo.
Wild Elephants Up Close
What's life like for elephants in the wild? Wildlife photographer David Yarrow shares his insights from photographing this magnificent and endangered species.
The Soul of an Animal
In part 1 of 'How I See Animals', David Yarrow talks about how he sees animals and tries to capture on film the quality that make each animal special.
Getting the Shot
In part 2 of 'How I See Animals', David talks about the qualities of rhinos and orangutans and reveals his thinking behind the photographs Charge and House of Orange.
Tips for Young Photographers
Priceless advice for budding photographers from world renowned wildlife photographer David Yarrow. Perfect for use in school photography clubs or creating in-class workshops.
How I Draw an Elephant
World-famous for his children's picture books, illustrator Axel Scheffler demonstrates his artistic process from initial sketch to finishing touches.
Drawing Unusual Animals
Axel Scheffler uses visual reference as he experiments with ways to draw a less familiar animal such as the pangolin, the world's most trafficked species.
Animal Textures
Watch Axel Scheffler take pencil drawings of a cheetah and a rhino and give them colour, depth and texture as he talks about the challenges each face from the illegal wildlife trade.