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Tourist Kidnappings in National Parks
43:25 - 52:45 (09:20)
There is significant tension between local militias and park rangers in poverty-stricken national park areas which draw tourism dollars that locals feel are not allocated fairly. This has resulted in instances of tourists being kidnapped for ransom money.
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The speaker talks about her home decor with an African safari theme from bedspread to little statues.
43:25 - 45:09 (01:44)
Summary
The speaker talks about her home decor with an African safari theme from bedspread to little statues. The text also describes the African safari as home to iconic species of wildlife such as elephants, lions, and hippos with vast landscapes including savanna, grassland, forests, snow fields, and volcanoes.
ChapterTourist Kidnappings in National Parks
Episode8: Celebrating Women’s History Month: Women of Our National Parks
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Local militias and park rangers in Uganda's national parks have a history of hostility which has resulted in tourists being kidnapped and held for ransom.
45:09 - 50:01 (04:51)
Summary
Local militias and park rangers in Uganda's national parks have a history of hostility which has resulted in tourists being kidnapped and held for ransom. This is due to poverty, crime, and a belief that the park has taken land from them.
ChapterTourist Kidnappings in National Parks
Episode8: Celebrating Women’s History Month: Women of Our National Parks
PodcastNational Park After Dark
In 2014, four women became Virunga Park's first female Rangers, making history after being the first to pass the intense selection process and training that many have attempted but failed.
50:01 - 51:16 (01:15)
Summary
In 2014, four women became Virunga Park's first female Rangers, making history after being the first to pass the intense selection process and training that many have attempted but failed. To date, about 26 women have become employed as the park's rangers.
ChapterTourist Kidnappings in National Parks
Episode8: Celebrating Women’s History Month: Women of Our National Parks
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Becoming a ranger of Warringah National Park is no easy feat.
51:16 - 52:45 (01:28)
Summary
Becoming a ranger of Warringah National Park is no easy feat. Prospective rangers are required to undergo six months of intense and rigorous training, including learning battle zone tactics and remote survival techniques, carrying heavy packs over long distances, exhibiting great marksmanship and having skills scored and graded.