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When it comes to human-wildlife conflict in the Greater Amboseli ecosystem, Big Life’s rangers are the peacekeepers. They are committed individuals who spend nights on call, ready to respond to elephant crop raids at a moment’s notice. They understand the long-term conservation value of protecting both wildlife and human interests. Because if conservation supports the people, then people will support conservation. Tolstoy’s death was a pivotal moment for the Big Life rangers who have dedicated themselves to the wildlife and wild lands of East Africa. “Today was the saddest day in my job as a ranger, having lost one of the elephants that I treasured the most. I’m scared for the other tuskers, but we will do whatever has to be done to keep them safe. All I can say is rest in peace Tolstoy, we will miss you.” — Job Lekanayia, Big Life ranger Please support our efforts to keep the peace. Link in Bio. #rangers #conservation #eastafrica #africa #elephants #endangered #humanwildlifeconflict #animals #wildlife #nature #nonprofit