Despite being on the precipice of extinction, the dwindling territory of Oregon Spotted Frog is not protected by law.

Even in our busiest, densest neighbourhoods, nature is never far once we start paying attention. As our cities grow, urban landscapes offer endless opportunities to tell powerful stories of coexistence and conservation.

The simple act of sharing a photo helps scientists track whale movements across entire oceans, understand migration routes, monitor population health, and identify areas that are critical for protection. It’s a brilliant example of citizen science in action with real people contributing real data that supports real conservation.

This is a crucial time of year for freshwater turtles, but it’s a very dangerous time of year as well. Spring and summer, adult turtles are out and about, looking for mates and for nesting sites. Unfortunately their habitat has been fragmented by human development, which means they face many unnatural obstacles on their journey. One of the most perilous obstacles they face is roads.

Conservation photography is a vital tool for advocating for the natural world.

Bottomline: minimize our impact, and don’t disturb the animals. That’s how conservation photographers put their subjects first.

Photo by Shane Gross A First Hello Welcome to the first entry of The CCPC’s monthly blog, where we discuss complex conservation issues,...