Dr Sarange Angwenyi knew that she wanted to become a wildlife vet at an early age. Experiences like acting as bait for an aggressive leopard to dart and relocate the animal, certainly wasn’t part of her initial plan. And yet, Sarange loves every minute of her journey that started with her 10 year-old self, shadowing her local vet. Today, Sarange serves as the Wildlife Health and Disease Surveillance Manager on the Smithsonian's Global Health Program. Earlier this year, she has been awarded the National Geographic Explorer. She is currently involved in projects reintroducing mountain bongos and introducing an app to wildlife rangers that aims to prevent disease outbreaks among wildlife in Kenyan National Parks.Our host, Dr Cat Vendl, chats with Sarange about her fascinating journey and also discusses the challenges that Sarange has faced like discrimination as a female wildlife vet and neocolonialism in Kenya.https://explorer-directory.nationalgeographic.org/shaleen-angwenyiWe'd love to hear from you ... share your thoughts, feedback and ideas.

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