Carlton Ward Jr. Florida panther

Stunning and rare pictures of the endangered Florida Panther took five years of dedication and patience to produce. 

 

National Geographic photographer Carlton Ward Jr. set up state-of-the-art camera traps throughout the Florida woods and swamps to capture images of these elusive cats. 

Ward’s work on the endangered Florida panther will be featured in the April issue of National Geographic. The article offers a glimpse into the successful conservation efforts to date and the need for the Florida Wildlife Corridor, a network of public and private lands that runs throughout the state, to be preserved to ensure Florida wildlife’s long-term survival.