African elephant close-up portrait
Founder

Mylo Romero

Wildlife photographer, conservation advocate and educator whose work sits at the intersection of science, storytelling and genuine compassion for the natural world.

Mylo Romero — Founder

"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.

Mylo Romero's photography has taken him across diverse habitats and brought him face to face with some of the planet's most remarkable and most threatened species. Each encounter deepened his conviction that photography alone is not enough — that education, community engagement and accessible conservation messaging are essential if the images we create are to translate into meaningful protection for the animals they depict.

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.

The Journey

A scientific timeline

Early Years

A childhood rooted in the natural world, exploring the landscapes and wildlife of Britain.

Academic Foundation

Pursuing a Master of Science in Wildlife Biology & Conservation, grounding passion in research and scientific methodology.

Wildlife Photography

Developing an ethical approach to wildlife photography that prioritises the subject over the shot.

Conservation Education

Bridging academia and public engagement — creating accessible resources for conservation literacy.

Dying To Live

Founding the Dying To Live Conservation Trust to unite photography, education and conservation action.

Field Encounters

Species documented

Orangutan

Orangutan

Pongo abelii (Sumatran), Pongo pygmaeus (Bornean), Pongo tapanuliensis (Tapanuli)

IUCN: Critically Endangered
African Elephant

African Elephant

Loxodonta africana

IUCN: Endangered
Gibbon

Gibbon

Hylobatidae family (multiple species)

IUCN: Endangered to Critically Endangered
Zebra

Zebra

Equus quagga (Plains), Equus zebra (Mountain), Equus grevyi (Grevy's)

IUCN: Endangered (Grevy's)
Atlantic Puffin

Atlantic Puffin

Fratercula arctica

IUCN: Vulnerable
Leopard

Leopard

Panthera pardus

IUCN: Vulnerable
Snowy Owl

Snowy Owl

Bubo scandiacus

IUCN: Vulnerable
White Lion

White Lion

Panthera leo (leucistic variant)

IUCN: Vulnerable
Tiger

Tiger

Panthera tigris

IUCN: Endangered
Squirrel Monkey

Squirrel Monkey

Saimiri (multiple species)

IUCN: Vulnerable (Central American)

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