Conservation Trust
DyingTo Live
Protecting wildlife through education, photography and connection.
Founded by Mylo Romero
Meet Mylo Romero
"People protect what they connect with."
— Mylo Romero
Founder · Wildlife Conservationist · Photographer
Dying To Live Conservation Trust was founded by Mylo Romero — a wildlife photographer, conservation advocate and educator whose work sits at the intersection of science, storytelling and genuine compassion for the natural world.
Holding a Master of Science in Wildlife Biology & Conservation, Mylo Romero's approach is grounded not only in artistic instinct but in rigorous scientific understanding. His academic background provides a deep knowledge of animal behaviour, ecology, population dynamics and the complex environmental pressures driving species toward extinction. This foundation informs every photograph he takes and every conversation he has about the wildlife he documents.
What began as a fascination with capturing fleeting moments in nature evolved into something far greater — a lifelong commitment to using imagery as a force for conservation. Years spent in the field, observing species from orangutans in the rainforest canopy to elephants on the African savanna, revealed a truth that would shape everything that followed: that a single image can change how a person sees an animal, and that changed perception can change the world that animal lives in.
Dying To Live Conservation Trust is the realisation of that conviction — a platform built to bridge the gap between scientific understanding and public connection, making conservation feel personal, urgent and achievable for everyone, regardless of their background.
MSc
Wildlife Biology & Conservation
A Masters degree providing deep scientific understanding of animal behaviour, ecology, biodiversity and conservation science.
15+
Species Documented
From Critically Endangered orangutans to Vulnerable leopards, each photographed ethically and with minimal disturbance.
100%
Commitment to Ethics
No baiting, no staged scenarios, no interference. Every animal is observed on its own terms with welfare always first.
Lives worth protecting
White Lion
Panthera leo
African Elephant
Loxodonta africana
Orangutan
Pongo spp.
Atlantic Puffin
Fratercula arctica
Education • Passion • Purpose
Wildlife has always represented something far greater than photography. Behind every image lies a living, breathing being with a story, a struggle and a place in an ecosystem that is increasingly under pressure. Recognising this transformed a passion for capturing moments into a deeper, more enduring commitment — one rooted not in aesthetics alone, but in science, education and genuine responsibility.
The journey from photographer to conservationist was not sudden. It grew through years of fieldwork — standing in the rain watching orangutans navigate disappearing forest canopies, waiting in golden light as elephants crossed drought-cracked earth, learning to read the body language of a leopard at rest. Each encounter revealed the same truth: that these animals are not subjects to be captured, but lives to be understood and protected.
A Scientific Foundation
Holding a Master of Science in Wildlife Biology & Conservation, Mylo Romero brings together scientific understanding and visual communication to create meaningful conversations around wildlife. This is not photography for photography's sake — it is photography informed by ecology, population genetics, animal behaviour and conservation biology.
Understanding the science behind a species — its IUCN Red List status, its habitat requirements, the specific threats it faces, its role within its ecosystem — transforms a photograph from a beautiful image into a piece of conservation storytelling. It allows each image to carry context, urgency and meaning beyond its visual impact.
African Elephant
Loxodonta africana
"Conservation begins with connection."
Education
Making conservation knowledge accessible, engaging and relevant to everyday life. Breaking down complex ecological concepts into stories that resonate with people of all ages and backgrounds — from schoolchildren encountering wildlife for the first time to adults seeking to understand the biodiversity crisis.
Passion
Channeling a lifelong love of wildlife into purposeful action. Passion is the fuel that sustains conservation work through its challenges — the early mornings, the patience, the heartbreak of witnessing decline, and the determination to keep going because the animals cannot speak for themselves.
Purpose
Translating awareness into tangible outcomes for wildlife. Purpose means ensuring that every image, every conversation and every initiative contributes to real conservation impact — whether through funding, advocacy, behaviour change or direct habitat protection.
Our Approach
Conservation is not a single act — it is a chain of actions that begins with seeing and ends with protecting. The Trust follows a deliberate four-stage approach that ensures every initiative moves from awareness to impact, and that no image we create is an end in itself.
Document
We begin by documenting endangered species through ethical, welfare-first wildlife photography. Every image is created with minimal disturbance, deep respect for the animal, and a commitment to authenticity. These images are not just photographs — they are records, evidence and invitations to connect.
Educate
We transform images and field observations into accessible conservation content — field guides, educational resources, articles and talks that help people understand the species they are seeing, the threats those species face, and the ecological roles they play in their ecosystems.
Connect
We create opportunities for people to form genuine emotional connections with wildlife. Through exhibitions, digital storytelling and public engagement, we bring the natural world closer to people who may never have the chance to encounter these species in the wild themselves.
Protect
We channel awareness into action — supporting conservation organisations, advocating for policy change, and directing resources toward initiatives that deliver measurable protection for species and habitats on the ground. Connection without action is sentiment; action informed by connection is conservation.
Our Mission
The mission of Dying To Live Conservation Trust is to protect wildlife by fostering genuine connection between people and the natural world. We believe that conservation is not solely the responsibility of scientists, policymakers or field rangers — it belongs to everyone. And the most powerful tool for engaging everyone is not data alone, but story, image and experience.
Wildlife Photography
Using ethical wildlife photography to inspire appreciation and awareness. Every image is created with the animal's welfare as the absolute priority — no baiting, no staged scenarios, no interference. The result is authentic, powerful imagery that captures the true character and vulnerability of each species, creating an emotional connection that statistics alone cannot achieve.
Conservation Education
Making conservation engaging, accessible and inspiring for people of all ages and backgrounds. Translating complex ecological science into stories, guides and experiences that help people understand not just what is happening to wildlife, but why it matters and what can be done about it. Education is the bridge between awareness and action.
Meaningful Connection
Helping people build genuine relationships with nature. Connection is not passive — it is the moment someone looks at a photograph and sees not just an animal, but a being with a right to exist. Through exhibitions, digital storytelling and public engagement, we create the conditions for that connection to form.
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