Many “critters” inhabit this planet that we call home. Most were here before us, but their numbers have been decimated as we fail in our stewardship of them. My travels and life experience have raised my awareness and prompted my conscience as to our obligations to this diversity of life. Enjoy these images, but take serious note of what they represent. The healthy life balance of our world…large and small… relies on our commitment to constructive and thoughtful action relative to our natural environment. We need to act as if the lives of the critters and we humans depend on it. They do.