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As a wildlife and conservation photographer, I create images to not simply see an animal but to have an insight into its life, a deeper understanding of its behavior and how it relates to its world.

By creating and sharing my images of threatened and endangered species, I am dedicated to bringing a greater understanding and appreciation of the natural world to engage people in conservation awareness and actions, especially in the primate extinction crisis.

Please note; this site is in the process of redesign and you may find incomplete pages and images. Thanks for your patience!

  • All
  • Birds
  • Mammals
  • Other animals, Invertebrates
  • Primates
  • Marine Mammals
View and download free children’s coloring and activity books on primate conservation at photographyinspiringconservation.org.

Email me if you’re interested in developing a children’s outreach activity book customized for your research site, species, and conservation issues.

Kathy’s work is utterly wonderful, reflecting outstanding technical expertise, extensive training in biology, and a special knack for capturing details, a talent I suppose must come from some deep love of natural history. My regard for Kathy’s award-winning work is all the higher because of her commitment to conservation, especially through education.
Harry W. Greene