Path of the Panther follows National Geographic photographer Carlton Ward Jr. as he and a team of biologists, ranchers, and Indigenous communities work to prevent environmental degradation in the Florida Everglades.

[1] Central to the film is the Florida Wildlife Corridor, a network of over 18 million acres of protected and private lands that offer a potential solution to habitat fragmentation and the species' population recovery.

[3][4] It illustrates how conservation efforts can help restore the panther’s natural habitat and ensure its long-term survival while balancing the needs of Florida’s growing population.

[5][6][7] The documentary also features Betty Osceola, an Indigenous environmental advocate, who plays a key role in representing the Seminole Tribe's perspective on land conservation and the interconnectedness of ecosystems.

Her voice emphasizes the cultural and ecological importance of preserving the Florida panther's habitat as part of a broader effort to protect Indigenous lands and wildlife corridors.

[1] The documentary took nearly five years to film, using innovative camera trap techniques to capture footage of the Florida panther without disturbing its natural environment.

[11] Ward faced numerous challenges while setting up these camera traps, including bears dismantling his equipment and Hurricane Irma sinking his rig.

The film features a diverse group of narrators, many of whom played a role in the successful passage of the Florida Wildlife Corridor Act, signed into law by Gov.