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.
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- All
- Birds
- Mammals
- Other animals, Invertebrates
- Primates
- Marine Mammals
Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei), silverback, Katwe family, Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda. ©Kathy West
Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei), silverback, Katwe family, Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda. ©Kathy West
Primates
Endangered Azuero Howler monkey (Alouatta coibensis trabeata), Feeding on Genipa americana fruit (Genipapo), Mangofish family, Los Santos, Panama
Endangered Azuero Howler monkey (Alouatta coibensis trabeata), Feeding on Genipa americana fruit (Genipapo), Mangofish family, Los Santos, Panama
Primates
Galapagos land iguana (Conolophus subcristatus), Plaza Islas, Galapagos
Galapagos land iguana (Conolophus subcristatus), Plaza Islas, Galapagos. Semi-finalist in Nature's Best Photography. ©Kathy West
Other animals, Invertebrates
Southern sea otter (Enhydra lutris), Monterey Bay, California. ©Kathy West
Southern sea otter (Enhydra lutris), Monterey Bay, California. ©Kathy West
Marine Mammals
Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei), female and infant Rushegura family, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda. ©Kathy West
Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei), female and infant Rushegura family, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda. ©Kathy West
Primates
African buffalo (Syncerus caffer), Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda. ©Kathy West
African buffalo (Syncerus caffer), Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda. ©Kathy West
Mammals
Yellow faced bumblebee (Bombus vosnesenskii) loaded with pollen, with lupine (lupinus) flowers
Other animals, Invertebrates
Black Spiny-tailed Iguana (Ctenosaura similis) with green turtle hatchling
Other animals, Invertebrates
Endangered Azuero Howler monkey (Alouatta coibensis trabeata), Feeding on Genipa americana fruit (Genipapo), from Mangofish Family
Primates
Coquerel’s sifaka (Propithecus coquereli) female and juvenile, Ankarafantsika NP, Madagascar
Coquerel’s sifaka (Propithecus coquereli) female and juvenile, Ankarafantsika NP, Madagascar
Primates
Wilson’s Storm petrel (Oceanites oceanicus) “dancing” on water to forage
Birds
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Primates
Coquerel’s sifaka (Propithecus coquereli) female and juvenile, Ankarafantsika NP, Madagascar
Coquerel’s sifaka (Propithecus coquereli) female and juvenile, Ankarafantsika NP, Madagascar
Primates
Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei), juvenile, Katwe family, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
Primates
Shoebill stork (Balaeniceps rex), Mabamba Swamp, Uganda. ©Kathy West
Shoebill stork (Balaeniceps rex), Mabamba Swamp, Uganda. ©Kathy West
Birds
Reddish Egret (Egretta rufescens) hunting
Birds
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching, Monterey Bay, California. ©Kathy West
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching, Monterey Bay, California. ©Kathy West
Marine Mammals
Common brown lemur, (Eulemur fulvus) Ankarafantsika, Madagascar
Common brown lemur, (Eulemur fulvus) Ankarafantsika, Madagascar. ©Kathy West
Primates
Tantula monkey (Chlorocebus tantalus), Entebbe, Uganda. ©Kathy West
Tantula monkey (Chlorocebus tantalus), Entebbe, Uganda. ©Kathy West
Primates
Crowned lemur (Eulemur coronatus), male. Amber Mountain NP, Madagascar
Crowned lemur (Eulemur coronatus), male. Amber Mountain NP, Madagascar
Primates
African lioness (Panthera leo leo), Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania. ©Kathy West
African lioness (Panthera leo leo), Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania. ©Kathy West
Mammals
White-tailed Tropicbird pair in flight (Phaethon lepturus). ©Kathy West
White-tailed Tropicbird pair in flight (Phaethon lepturus). ©Kathy West
Birds
Common egret (Ardea alba)
Common egret (Ardea alba), Monterey Bay, California. ©Kathy West
Birds
Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) lunge feeding, Monterey Bay, California. ©Kathy West
Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) lunge feeding, Monterey Bay, California. ©Kathy West
Anna’s hummingbird, Elkhorn Slough, California. ©Kathy West
Anna's hummingbird, Elkhorn Slough, California. ©Kathy West
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.