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Maasai conservationist receives New York trip for wildlife protection work

A Maasai man who has spent years safeguarding wildlife in Amboseli has been rewarded with his first trip to New York, according to Tuko.

Wildebeest and zebras grazing on open savanna with acacia tree and hills
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According to Tuko, Francis Legei, a Maasai conservationist, has been given a trip to New York for the first time in recognition of his wildlife protection efforts.

Tuko reports that Legei has spent years protecting wildlife in the Amboseli area while leading a team of more than 400 rangers.

The trip to New York marks the first time the conservationist has travelled to the city, according to the publisher.

Source: Tuko

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