All posts tagged Florida panthers

Carlton Ward, Jr., conservationist and photographer

By | March 31, 2021 | General | No comments

Carlton Ward, Jr.—a Florida native, conservationist, and celebrated photographer whose striking photos of the Florida Panther are featured in the April edition of National Geographic—recalls how growing up in Florida first spurred his love of nature and wildlife. Read more…

Michelle Gadd, elephant expert, head of global conservation for Walters Conservation

By | October 7, 2020 | Advocates, Captive, Educators, Elephants, Health & Behavior | No comments

Michelle Gadd—who heads global conservation for Walters Conservation, created and funded by philanthropists Mark and Kimbra Walter, and owner of White Oak Conservation, a 17,000-acre spread in northeastern Florida, which houses and cares for endangered and threatened species, among other animals—recounts how, at 19, she embarked on a three-month study abroad program in Africa…and ended up staying about 13 years. Read more…