@pathofthepanther

This Florida black bear, M13, was photographed by @carltonward when biologists placed a GPS-tracking collar on him back in 2006. The information gathered from his movements helped inform decisions about wildlife corridors and helped inspire Florida Wildlife Corridor Expeditions. As wide ranging wildlife, black bears and panthers need connected habitat to survive.  ​ ​​​The @PathofthePanther project is supported by the National Geographic Society, working to inspire the protection of the Florida Wildlife Corridor — the statewide network of public preserves and private farms, ranches and forests that our wildlife needs to survive. @insideNatGeo #keepflwild #floridawildlifecorridor #protectwildplaces #florida #wildlifecorridors #conservation #blackbear #wildlife #wildflorida #native