On May 22, Animal-Kind International lost a board member and a wonderful friend, David Pluth. David was so much more than that though. There were many sides to David—film maker, environmental consultant, agriculture and trade specialist, extreme climber, husky raiser and sledder, business owner, connoisseur of wines. But above all, he was a talented, creative, and caring photographer, who documented Africa’s cultures, people, wildlife, and every day scenes. He did this energetically, sensitively, and beautifully. Click here to read the article he wrote on Karen and AKI,

David cared deeply about his art, and about human and animal kind. He loved what Animal-Kind International is trying to do. He remained an explorer throughout his life. Through all the tough times, he remained a kind, gentle soul.