Happy World Ranger Day!
Let’s celebrate those men and women keeping us updated on bear behaviors and safety, and other dangerous and heroic acts of conservation! Visit Katmai and Grasslands National Park where bears, bison, prairie dogs and more roam our natural landscape protected by rangers.
Anyone been following the drama with Divot the bear and that wire snare around her neck? The rangers are our heroes! Read the story here.
From the International Rangers Federation:
The 31st of July each year is the one day, more than most, that we ask the world community to pause, reflect and honour those park rangers who have lost their lives in the line of duty, and to importantly celebrate and acknowledge the brave, tireless, and critical role of the planets park rangers in protecting our world’s natural systems and endangered species.
To the world’s parks rangers, this is your day!
Honor Ranger Roy, Jeanne and Mike – to just name a few! Check out their updates on the Bear Blog and moderating comments in the stream of the Live Bear Cam. You can also visit the ranger’s updates on the #BearCam Wiki page and see Ranger Roy’s interview with ABC here!
Thank you for your outstanding service to the people of this country and the wildlife of Katmai!
Rangers around the world are on the front line of protecting species and our wilderness. Thank you to the outstanding work you do every day, particularly as you take on the extra challenge of keeping us “home” viewers informed, educated and happy.
Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to the bears and other wildlife at Katmai. We all really appreciate you.