Ranae Holland

Ranae Holland is a respected leader in the field of cryptozoology, known for her analytical approach and extensive expertise in the study of elusive creatures. With over three decades of experience as a field biologist and as the “Skeptical Scientist” on the television series Finding Bigfoot, she has conducted research throughout all fifty U.S. states, all ten Canadian provinces, and six continents.

Ranae blends scientific rigor with inclusive communication and a deep respect for Indigenous cultures. Her pragmatic, evidence-based approach has made her a trusted voice in media, public forums, and cryptid research for decades. Driven by curiosity and a firm commitment to advancing Citizen Science as a tool for meaningful discovery, she champions a collaborative model that bridges scientific disciplines and communities.

Her long-term research on activity patterns across private and Indigenous lands, emphasizes respectful engagement and the integration of modern scientific methods and emerging technologies with Traditional Ecological Knowledge.