Big Life’s 11 female rangers create an ensemble that is a force to be reckoned with. Unlike Danny Ocean’s crew of heisters, our team is enforcing conservation laws and helping to put would-be poachers behind bars.

All 11 of these women are mothers and know that their children’s future depends on a safe and thriving ecosystem to call home.

The future of all of us and our planet depends on hardworking women like our female ranger unit. From patrolling for wildlife criminals to liaising with their local communities, Big Life’s female rangers are working for a more equitable society in a field dominated by men.

To all female rangers, as well as the dozens of women working behind the scenes at Big Life for our shared mission protecting wildlife and wild lands, happy International Women’s Day. We salute you!

Photo: Josh Clay