WHOOZ Rangers

The Bronx has been declared a National Wildlife Habitat, and its flora and fauna are now being studied by citizen park rangers, including you.

All citizens are empowered with the rights and responsibilities of official Deputy Park Rangers, and are invited to participate in gathering information about the ecosystems which make up this beautiful park.

As you conduct your investigations, use the badge and ID card below to identify yourself as a Park Ranger to others. Feel free to deputize them as well.

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Wildlife Mapping

WHOOZ is actively engaged in mapping animal populations in the Bronx, and anyone with a cellphone can participate in mapping. WHOOZ is particularly interested in BATS, INSECTS, PIGEONS, and PEOPLE Use these four keywords to submit sightings to WHOOZ.

Use SMS to text
FOLLOW WHOOZ
to
40404

If you don't already use Twitter, you'll be prompted for a username.

See bats?
BATS Jerome Ave & E 165th St. Bronx.

Pigeons?
PIGEONS Prospect & E 149th St, Bronx.

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