Wildlife ecologist Rae Wynn-Grant talks breaking barriers and fostering diversity in new memoir
From a young age, wildlife ecologist Rae Wynn-Grant was captivated by wildlife and dreamed of hosting her own nature show, a vision that seemed unattainable due to the lack of representation in the field.
“You know, older White men walk through the jungles and the savannas and point out wildlife and talk about their protection, and I was captivated by that and I wanted to do it, too. But it looked like no woman, let alone a person of color, seemed allowed in that space,” said Wynn-Grant.
Wynn-Grant details this and other experiences in “Wild Life: Finding My Purpose in an Untamed World,” a memoir. The book covers her remarkable 20-year career, her experiences in the field, and the obstacles she’s overcome in a profession where she often felt like an outsider.
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Source: cbsnews.com