Have you seen Carlton Ward Jr.'s Path of the Panther photo exhibit at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts yet?

Check out this story about the exhibit on ABC Action News!

Showcasing a collection of photographs by Carlton Ward Jr, this captivating exhibition celebrates Florida’s wild heart through the story of our state animal – the Florida panther. The photographs in the exhibit, which are featured in the new National Geographic film and book, Path of the Panther, provide an unprecedented portrait of the panther amidst Florida’s wildest landscapes. The exhibit is on view until March 17, 2024. More information can be found here.

New Florida panther license plate features camera trap photo by Carlton Ward Jr.

A new Protect the Panther license plate is now available to Florida motorists! The design features a striking photograph taken by Carlton Ward in 2018 of the first female panther documented north of the Caloosahatchee River since 1973, along with her kitten.

The new license plate can be purchased at the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles or by checking with your local tax collector office for availability.

Fees from the Protect the Panther license plate go directly into the Florida Panther Research and Management Trust Fund, which is a critical source of funding for the state’s panther-related research, monitoring and conservation efforts. Read more from WGCU.