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Wildlife Art for Conservation | Florida Panther Mixed Media by Neisha Landers

I used my signature “Ecological Fusion” style to literally paint the panther’s habitat inside its form. Within the silhouette of this majestic cat, you see the humid, vibrant life of the Florida wetlands—the swaying palms, the life-giving waterways, and the burst of native wildflowers.The background is washed in dreamlike, sunset hues of coral and violet, utilizing loose, impasto brushwork to create a sense of movement.

– Neisha Landers

Conservation & Stewardship

Protecting the Florida panther requires a multi-agency approach involving government programs, non-profits, and private land initiatives. Given the panther’s status as a keystone species, these organizations focus heavily on habitat connectivity and wildlife corridors.

Government Agencies & Programs

Florida Panther Program (FWC) The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission manages the state’s panther research, tracking (the “Panther Pulse”), and public sighting reports.
- URL: https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/wildlife/panther/
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- Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge (USFWS) Managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, this refuge provides 26,400 acres of core habitat in the Big Cypress Basin.
  - URL: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/florida-panther
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  - Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Wildlife Crossings While a state agency, FDOT is critical for panther conservation through the construction of underpasses and fencing to reduce vehicle-related mortality.
    - URL: https://www.fws.gov/story/2022-04/florida-panther (Case study via USFWS)
    ) Non-Profit Conservation Organizations
    - The Nature Conservancy (TNC) – Florida TNC focuses on land acquisition and conservation easements, particularly along the Caloosahatchee River, to allow panthers to expand their range northward.
      - URL: https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/florida/stories-in-florida/save-the-florida-panther/
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      - Friends of the Florida Panther Refuge A non-profit “Friends” group that supports the National Wildlife Refuge through education, volunteer work, and fundraising for specific biological studies.
        URL: https://www.floridapanther.org/
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        Defenders of Wildlife This organization works on policy, advocating for the Florida Wildlife Corridor and collaborating on “panther hotspots” mapping to guide infrastructure decisions.
        URL: https://defenders.org/wildlife/florida-panther
        The Conservation Fund They specialize in high-stakes land protection, having secured thousands of acres of prime habitat near Naples that would otherwise have been lost to development.
        URL: https://www.conservationfund.org/our-impact/projects/habitat-protection-for-the-florida-panther/
        Technical & Research Groups
        Center for Biological Diversity Focuses on the legal and scientific protection of the panther, often utilizing the Endangered Species Act to ensure habitat remains undisturbed by major highway projects.
        URL: https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/
        Conservancy of Southwest Florida Provides local grassroots advocacy and has specific programs like “Pen Building Assistance” to help rural residents coexist with panthers safely.
        URL: https://conservancy.org/our-work/policy/florida-panther/

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Neisha Landers 6d ago

The Forest That Walks: El lobo / Mexican Wolf Painted from the Inside Out “Eco-Fusion” Wildlife Art by Neisha Landers

Through a signature “Ecological Fusion,” my mixed-media paintings blend abstract realism, rich thick textures, expressive brushstrokes, emotive colors, and a dreamlike double exposures technique to serves as a somatic healing tool and revealing the universal truth of divine oneness.

– Neisha Landers

WOLF CONSERVATION CENTER:

https://nywolf.org/?hl=en-US

https://mexicanwolves.org/?hl=en-US

REWILDING INSTITUTE:

https://rewilding.org/the-saga-of-the-mexican-gray-wolf-el-lobo/?hl=en-US

MEXICAN WOLF CONSERVATION:

https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/biopark/conservation/mexican-wolf-conservation-facility?hl=en-US

MEXICAN WOLF MANAGEMENT:

https://www.azgfd.com/wildlife-conservation/conservation-and-endangered-species-programs/mexican-wolf-management/?hl=en-US

CALIFORNIA WOLF CENTER:

https://www.californiawolfcenter.org/conservation?hl=en-US