Author: Ryan Morris / Source: Good News Network
Being an African park ranger is typically a profession dominated by men, but an all-female team of wildlife rangers is now challenging both the stereotypes and the hunters who threaten endangered species.
The groundbreaking group is Africa’s first armed anti-poaching team made up entirely of women.
They protect the animals of Phundundu Wildlife Park in Zimbabwe, watching over 115 square miles of habitat which had been prime trophy hunting ground, home to over 11,000 elephants.The opportunity also offers local women a chance to overcome adversity and find a new calling.
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