“Go placidly(?) amid the noise and haste and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all people (living creatures).” Ehrmann’s Desiderata (1927). Can we continue to “go placidly” in a human-centered world in the 21st century? This series of polymer intaglio prints celebrate the beauty and plight of a selection of endangered Australian species directly threatened by human inaction and greed. The artworks are given context through the alteration of Max Ehrmann’s words which aim to reflect contemporary attitudes and behaviours. Each image depicts a critically endangered animal, bird, reptile, or organism. They include; Queensland’s Western Blue Groper and Hawksbill turtle effected by climate change and over fishing; NSW koala populations hit by fires and floods in 2019-2020; Tasmanian Mask-faced Owl and Northern Territory’s Great Desert Skinks both threatened by habitat loss and feral animals; and the newly discovered Northern Territory’s stygofauna threatened by fracking. The etchings are inspired by the beauty and wonder of these creatures combined with human aspects perpetrators and saviours.