Putting the well-being of animals first should be every photographer’s goal. National Geographic photographers share tips on how they do it.

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Myles Traphagen, of the Wildlands Network, stands under a bridge over the Hay Hollow Wash, which sits right by a section of the new border wall, near the San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge.

As far as wildlife goes, keep an eye out for elk, deer, eagles, coyotes and bison, among other species that call this mountain range home. The refuge is about 3½ hours southwest of Tulsa. Don't miss: ...