Police surround a panther that has been killed by a vehicle.
Up to 30 Florida panthers die on roads each year. ‘More barrier fences and dedicated wildlife crossings would make roads safer for panthers,’ says Carlton. ‘By showing this grim reality, I hope to motivate people to support investment in vital infrastructure needed for wildlife and people to better coexist.’
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Carlton is a National Geographic explorer from Florida, USA, who uses photography to inspire conservation of his state's nature and culture. He founded the Florida Wildlife Corridor campaign in 2010 to build public support for the land conservation to keep Florida wild. He is the author of four books and a Founding Fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers.
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