Category Archives: Bears

Big Carnivores in Big Trouble: Polar Bears and African Lions [Podcast]

In Episode 26, we're talking about big carnivores in big trouble with Dr. Pieter Kat and Chris Macsween from Lion Aid.

Episode 26: “Big Carnivores in Big Trouble: Polar Bears and African Lions” Guests: Dr. Pieter Kat and Chris Macsween from Lion Aid Host: Rhishja Cota-Larson

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TRAFFIC Reports and CITES [Podcast]

In Episode 25, we're talking about TRAFFIC reports and CITES with Sabri Zain from TRAFFIC International.

Episode 25: “TRAFFIC Reports and CITES” Guest: Sabri Zain, Director of Advocacy for TRAFFIC International Host: Rhishja Cota-Larson

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Lions and Turtles and Bears — and CITES [Podcast]

In Episode 24, we're talking about lions, turtles, bears, elephants, rhinos and CITES with Dr. Teresa Telecky from Humane Society International.

Episode 24: “Lions and Turtles and Bears. And CITES” Guest: Dr. Teresa Telecky, Director of Wildlife for Humane Society International Host: Rhishja Cota-Larson

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Closing Bear-ly Legal Loopholes in Vietnam

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Episode 20: “Closing Bear-ly Legal Loopholes” Guest: Quyen Vu, Education for Nature-Vietnam Host: Rhishja Cota-Larson

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A Bear’s Eye View of Sun Bears

A Bear's Eye View of Sun Bears

Episode 17: “A Bear’s Eye View of Sun Bears” Guest: Siew Te Wong, founder of Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre Host: Rhishja Cota-Larson

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Tackling Wildlife Crime in Vietnam

Tackling Wildlife Crime in Vietnam (c) Behind the Schemes, Episode 4

Episode 4: “Tackling Wildlife Crime in Vietnam” Guest: Quyen Vu, Education for Nature-Vietnam Host: Rhishja Cota-Larson

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Saving the World’s Smallest Bear

Saving the World's Smallest Bear, Behind the Schemes Episode 2

Episode 2: “Saving the World’s Smallest Bear” Guest: Siew Te Wong, Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre Host: Rhishja Cota-Larson

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