After a journey that took him from Florida to northern Quebec, an explorer and conservationist has identified 16 habitats that he says must be protected if eastern North America's wildlife is to survive and thrive.
John Davis, co-founder of conservation organization Wildlands Network, traveled from the Florida Keys to Canada's Gaspé Peninsula, a 7,600-mile (12,230 kilometers) trek that he undertook without the aid of any modern conveyances. Davis bicycled, paddled and walked the entire way.
Based on his observations during the nearly yearlong journey, Davis has come up with what he calls the Essential Sixteen: regions home to key species that are facing steep threats.
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