Editor's Den

Hank Tyler

Editor

Top carnivores around the world are struggling for survival in their native territories because of significant habitat loss and poaching pressures.. Cat species are now particularly endangered by the destruction of their native lands. Global populations of Tigers, Lions, Leopards, Jaguars and Mountain Lions are all in serious decline.

Restoration of native habitat is a vital conservation tool for building back native populations. New Zealand suffered devastating losses of native bird species after the introduction of mammals. Imogen Warren’s story on Zealandia, chronicles the efforts to create a mammal free sanctuary to restore native fauna and flora. We applaud New Zealand’s innovative conservation project.

PT Explorers strives to offer a variety of articles from authors around the world. Interviews with top-notch photographers and in-depth analysis of gear are found in each volume. We introduce to you the intriguing life of different species, some exotic some familiar. The spectacular wildlife photos in PT Explorers demonstrates what one can achieve with a camera in nature. Holidays, visiting new locations increases the opportunity for discovering special views to capture. Or with your macro lens discover fine details of flowers and insects. Carina Jorgensen’s winter holiday to the Canary Islands led to her article. The Gallery section is earmarked for your photographic contributions.

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