User:Letoluai Ambrose

Ambrose Letoluai is a Kenyan conservationist, wildlife ecologist, and photographer, known internationally for his contributions to African wildlife conservation. He is famously referred to as the "Black Panther warrior" after confirming the existence of a melanistic leopard in Laikipia, Kenya.

Born in the Samburu tribe in Laikipia, Letoluai's love for wildlife started at a young age. He attended Wildlife Research Training Institute and Africa Nazarene University in Nairobi, where he studied Wildlife Ecology and Conservation and Environmental Sciences, respectively.

After graduation, Letoluai worked with the San Diego Zoo Global Wildlife Conservancy Program as a project consultant, where he focused on protecting African leopards. He currently serves as the Community Program Coordinator for the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (Uhifadhi wa Chui) Initiative and the Kenya Media Manager for Veterinarian International. He is also the founding director of the Wildlife Conservation Resource Centre, a non-profit organization that provides a platform for young children to participate in conservation efforts.

Letoluai's conservation work has been instrumental in mitigating human-wildlife conflicts in the region. He co-founded the Chui Mamas initiative, which empowers local Samburu-Maasai women through wildlife conservation programs.

Letoluai's remarkable achievements in conservation have earned him global recognition. In 2020, he was named a National Geographic Explorer and has been featured in numerous documentaries and media outlets. He is also a Nature Environment and Wildlife Filming Fellow.

Letoluai is a role model for aspiring conservationists worldwide, and his passion for wildlife conservation and dedication to protecting Africa's iconic wildlife is truly inspiring.