Talk: Ambrose Letoluai on the Black Leopards of Kenya

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In his talk on 27 November, Ambrose Letoluai, who discovered the black leopard in Kenya’s Laikipia County in 2018, will offer a compelling account of leopard research combined with community-driven conservation efforts. He explores how his Samburu heritage informs his approach to protecting leopards and empowering local women through the Chui Mamas initiative. The leopard researcher also shares the vision behind the Wildlife Conservation Resource Centre and the Wildlife Kids Resource Centre, emphasising education for coexistence between humans and wildlife.

Letoluai’s pioneering work has earned him international recognition, including being named a National Geographic Big Cats Explorer in 2021 and featured as an African Conservation Hero in Wildlife Warriors, a series celebrating those safeguarding nature. Through his leadership with Human-Wildlife Coexistence Program for San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, based at Loisaba Conservancy, he collaborates to protect carnivores across northern Kenya, championing both wildlife conservation and sustainable community livelihoods.

Complimentary drinks will be served at 18:45, followed by the talk at 19:30.