Park rangers do so much more than just keeping Yogi Bear from stealing picnic baskets. Whether it’s outsmarting poachers, fending off the Klan, protecting tourists from gator attacks, or helping tiny endangered species make their way to sea, Will and Mango celebrate the heroes who keep our national parks running. 

This episode originally aired on April 6, 2018.

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Park rangers do so much more than just keeping Yogi Bear from stealing picnic baskets. Whether it&rsquo;s outsmarting poachers, fending off the Klan, protecting tourists from gator attacks, or helping tiny endangered species make their way to sea, Will and Mango celebrate the heroes who keep our national parks running.&nbsp;
This episode originally aired on April 6, 2018.
Got a question you&rsquo;d like us to answer? A rabbit hole you think we should explore? Email higeniuses@gmail.com or leave us a message at (302) 405-5925.
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Vintage ranger photo via the National Park Service.
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