a brown and white rock on a white surface

A Mexican least tern chick naps in the toe of a human footprint. The California least tern is an endangered species in the United States; however, it is a species of Special Protection in Mexico. This photo is part of an exhibit. Least Resistance is an ongoing documentary project that aims to unite the diverse voices of the people behind the birds. In connecting these seemingly disparate conservation communities, the common narrative sheds light on what it takes and means to survive in an increasingly disconnected, natural world.