Born in Christchurch, New Zealand, Stephen Belcher’s early interest in animals led him to become a veterinarian. He went on to practice in Singapore for 5 years; it was here that his passion for photography grew. Over the past 20 years, Belcher has developed an international reputation as a wildlife photographer, capturing the stories of rare and endangered animals.
As New Zealand’s odd “owl parrot” plods toward recovery, its ultimate survival hinges on a nationwide effort to eradicate millions of invasive predators.