Research Biologist — Dr. Lana Ciarniello  

Dr. Lana Ciarniello is a Registered Professional Biologist, an independent research scientist (owner of Aklak Wildlife Consulting), and co-chair of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Bear Specialist’s Group’s Human-Bear Conflict Expert Team. Lana has worked with bears since the early 1990’s and is a leading expert in bear habitat, behaviour and human-bear interactions. Lana has developed and delivered the Bear Aware Safety course to W’ui’kinuxv guides and provides additional mentoring and training to tour guides. She conducts all scientific fieldwork to ensure tour operations do not interfere with bear habitat and behaviour, and to identify the best bear viewing locations.