Meet Prospère TEBERD, a wildlife conservationist with a deep passion for studying primate behavior and preserving their habitats. Originally from Congo, Prospere currently works closely with gorillas while pursuing his masters in the U.S. When he’s not working in the field, you might catch him playing volleyball, strumming his guitar, or exploring new cultural perspectives on conservation. His long-term goal is to lead large-scale projects that balance protecting wildlife with improving local livelihoods across Africa.
As a Cincinnati Zoo Fellow, Prospère’s project focuses on promoting gorilla conservation through sustainable ecotourism and community engagement in northern Congo. By creating initiatives like revenue-sharing from ecotourism, environmental education, and job creation, he hopes to reduce human-wildlife conflict and foster long-term conservation efforts. For Prospere, coexistence means creating an environment where humans and wildlife thrive together, with solutions that benefit both. 🌍🦍
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