Editor's Den

Hank Tyler

Editor

PT Explorers has been very well received around the world since being launched in October 2016. More than 63,000 have visited our website and magazine during the past few months.

An online publication, we are able to quickly distribute our images and news on environmental issues around the world. This platform saves paper and trees. Photography is a key cornerstone of PT Explorers, with images of exceptional quality. Our photos capture precious moments of nature. Our photographers spend years in the field striving to capture that unique image. We are pleased to have the opportunity to display these images.

Conservation of Mother Earth’s special landscapes, habitats and endangered species is priority. Nepal has greatly reduced poaching as reported in Deependra Joshi’s article. Invasive species are a threat to ecosystems and the varied habitats around the world. Dr. T V Sajeev’s article focuses on the problems created by different species of plants and animals. Italian Stefano Ronchi’s article is on the American Gray Squirrel, an invasive in Europe that has displaced the native European Red Squirrel. Invasive species are a significant problem everywhere. Three articles in this volume are set in national parks: Galapagos NP, Nagarhole NP and Silent Valley NP.

Wildlife artists play an important role in highlighting the beauty of magnificent birds and animals. We are pleased to include in this volume the meticulous paints by Dutch artist Leon van der Linden, Wildlife artists.

We offer our readers and photographers the opportunity to share your wildlife photos on our website. Several of the best photos will be included in the magazine’s gallery. Please go to our website, www.pawstrails.com, and click on submit to upload and submit your best photos.

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