natgeotravel | INSTAGRAM | JUN 24

Photo by @CarltonWard // I set a camera trap at this location in South Florida's Fakahatchee Strand aiming to capture a Florida panther navigating the swamp forest. This spot was dry from February through the first week of June. Then 17 inches of rain fell in a single week. Panthers will be seeking higher ground but this gator must be happy to have the freedom to roam through its watery wilderness. Please follow @carltonward to discover the #pathofthepanther. @fl_wildcorridor #gator #swamp #floridawild #keepflwild