Manhattan – Photos Of Endangered Animals Projected On Empire State Building

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    Large images of endangered species are projected on the south facade of The Empire State Building, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015. The large scale projections are in part inspired by and produced by the filmmakers of an upcoming documentary called "Racing Extinction."  (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)Manhattan – Dozens of people stopped in Manhattan intersections gazing at photos of endangered animals shining on the side of the Empire State Building.

    Organizers say the Saturday night event was a first-of-its-kind live video projection.

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    It drew large crowds of spectators, many taking photos with their smartphones.

    Images of endangered animals, including birds, tigers, bears and other creatures, shined on the south side of one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.

    The event was meant to spark conversations about mass extinction.

    It was organized as part of a promotion for a new Discovery Channel documentary, Racing Extinction, which is set to air in December.‎
    An image of an animal is projected onto the Empire State Building as part of an endangered species projection to raise awareness, in New York August 1, 2015. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
    A dog passes by as people watch images being projected onto the Empire State Building, as part of an endangered species projection to raise awareness, in New York August 1, 2015. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz


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    Mark Levin
    Mark Levin
    8 years ago

    If they put the Yankee game on there, I’ll pay attention.

    albroker
    albroker
    8 years ago

    they should also put white Americans on it.