An award-winning wildlife photographer and conservationist, Tom Mangelsen has photographed wildlife on all seven continents. Mangelsen started his career following the cranes of the Platte River but soon expanded his interests to capture all kinds of wildlife, trekking across the world to follow migrations and encounter new species.

One of his photographs, “Catch of the Day,” is widely considered the most famous wildlife photograph in the world. Tom has been named Wildlife Photographer of the Year and his work has appeared in National Geographic, Life Magazine, as well as in countless galleries and museums. His conservation work and photography have been featured on The Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN, ABC, and 60 Minutes.

Tom first encountered Grizzly 399 and her cubs in May of 2006 along the Snake River and has chronicled her life since then. It was his photos of 399 that catapulted her to international stardom and Tom has used his connection to 399 to advocate for the conservation of her species.