Author Archives: Rhishja Cota-Larson

Taking Action for African Lions

Behind the Schemes: Taking Action for African Lions

Episode 11: “Taking Action for African Lions” Guests: Dr. Pieter Kat & Chris Macsween, Lion Aid Host: Rhishja Cota-Larson

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Blogging for Endangered Species

Podcast: Behind the Schemes Episode 10

Episode 10: “Blogging for Endangered Species” Podcast Guest: John Platt, Extinction Countdown blog, Scientific American Host: Rhishja Cota-Larson

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Up Close and Personal with Sumatran Rhinos

Up Close and Personal with Sumatran Rhinos

Episode 9: “Up Close & Personal with Sumatran Rhinos” Guest: Bill Konstant, International Rhino Foundation Host: Rhishja Cota-Larson

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State of the World’s Frogs

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Episode 8: “State of the World’s Frogs” Guest: Dr. Kerry Kriger, SAVE THE FROGS!™ Host: Sarah Pappin

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Increased Demand for Lion Bones

African lions threatened by trophy hunting and traditional Chinese medicine

Episode 7: “Increased Demand for Lion Bones” Guest: Dr. Pieter Kat, Lion Aid Host: Rhishja Cota-Larson

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Laundering Wildlife in Southeast Asia

Laundering Wildlife in Southeast Asia, Behind the Schemes Episode 6

Episode 6: “Laundering Wildlife in Southeast Asia” Guest: Chris Shepherd, TRAFFIC Southeast Asia Host: Rhishja Cota-Larson

Posted in Illegal wildlife trade, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pangolins, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Tigers, Turtles, Vietnam Tagged , , , , , , ,

Rhino Protection from the USA

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Episode 5: “Rhino Protection from the USA” Guest: Sal Amato, USFWS Office of Law Enforcement (Northeast Region) 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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Plight of Zimbabwe’s Pangolins

Plight of Zimbabwe's Pangolins with Lisa Hywood, Tikki Hywood Trust, Zimbabwe

Episode 3: “Plight of Zimbabwe’s Pangolins” Guest: Lisa Hywood, Tikki Hywood Trust 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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