Ask Lemmy

Obviously the Pteranodon, they're very cool and they fly. They probably smell like lemon.

That you're constantly taking care of the animals and plants. Most of the time I'm filling out registration forms, guiding tourists along the trails, and helping them. Also, that those of us who do this work do so because we love nature. In my case, it's true, but the vast majority of my coworkers are simply here because they need a job. And many people think everything is peaceful, but in the country I live in, being in an area like this one I work in can be risky, especially as a woman.

A typical day starts off pretty routinely. I arrive at the reserve at the main cabin where we have all our gear. I change into my current clothes and dress appropriately for work.All day long, I give tours to tourists who come to the reserve. I help them climb, hike, and extend their campsites. I also have to check that no one has entered the reserve illegally, since it is a protected area.On the other hand, I spend all day reporting on the areas, reporting fires, and taking inventory of our equipment. The routine.

On a really bad day, we have a lot of tour groups. Especially from schools and religious groups. They're difficult people to deal with, and I don't do well with large groups.The country where I live has an internal armed conflict, so from time to time I have to deal with guerrillas who cross the area to gain their positions and influence. Sometimes they get aggressive. But they are usually kind despite being public enemies of the state.And then there are the days when someone gets lost. I've had 24-hour shifts because someone decided to get lost in the woods. Don't get me wrong, it's part of my job, but it's stressful and demands a lot from us.

I live in a country located in the Andes mountain range. Therefore, I have had the privilege of seeing species like the spectacled bear and the Andean condor. They are truly majestic species. Also some pumas.

Poaching is a problem where I work, but with some nuances. As I mentioned in another comment, the country I live in is mired in an internal civil conflict, so guerrillas are stationed in protected areas of nature reserves and also in jungle areas where there is no state control. In the case of the place where I work, there is a guerrilla group operating nearby. Therefore, not many people come to hunt in these places for fear of being kidnapped. However, from time to time, a hunter comes. I can't do anything about that except report it to the authorities. In fact, I once tried to take action on my own and ended up beaten and abused. I don't regret anything. I hate that they hurt animals that are also in danger of extinction in this place.

As for pay, this is a third-world country. So, what you might get at my job in the United States is much more miserable here. However, that's why I have another completely remote job, where I can work from home. It's how I pay my bills.

Visitors are allowed to camp in designated areas, not wherever they choose, as these are protected areas. The use of drones and loudspeakers is strictly prohibited due to the wildlife found here.People come mostly to hike, participate in spiritual retreats, and immersions with school students. Biologists and other scientists also often come to study the species in the reserve.

As for the other question, I think that A large number of visitors is impossible here, but if that were the case, I would tell them to enjoy nature and always have a guide. Many people often get lost here.