1K views · 62 reactions | Have you seen the trumpeter swan pair at the Los Angeles Zoo? According to The Trumpeter Swan Society which advocates for the conservation of this North American species, these birds are "an 'indicator species' of healthy wetlands and waterways." | Los Angeles Zoo | Facebook

This trail camera caught both a mountain lion and a coyote investigating the same otter latrine. These spots are rich in scent, like a community bulletin board for animals, carrying layers of information about who’s been there and when. At Swan Valley Connections, we observe and protect these connections across species, from otters shaping river systems to carnivores navigating shared landscapes. Our rare carnivore monitoring program uses camera traps like this to better understand wildlife popu