Category Archives: Illegal wildlife trade

Rescuing Pangolins in Zimbabwe [Podcast]

Behind the Schemes Episode 22: "Rescuing Pangolins in Zimbabwe"

Episode 22: “Rescuing Pangolins in Zimbabwe” Guest: Lisa Hywood, Tikki Hywood Trust 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 Closer Look At A Biased Ivory Trade Report

Episode 19: "A Closer Look At A Biased Ivory Trade Report" with Mary Rice from the Environmental Investigation Agency.

Episode 19: “A Closer Look At A Biased Ivory Trade Report” Guest: Mary Rice, Environmental Investigation Agency Host: Rhishja Cota-Larson

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In the Presence of Javan Rhinos

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Episode 18: “In the Presence of Javan Rhinos” Guest: Bill Konstant, International Rhino Foundation 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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Conservation in an Age of Mass Extinction

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Episode 16: “Conservation in an Age of Mass Extinction” Guest: Jeremy Hance, Mongabay.com Host: Rhishja Cota-Larson

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Rhino Horn and Organized Crime

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Episode 15: “Rhino Horn and Organized Crime” Guest: Julian Rademeyer, investigative journalist Host: Rhishja Cota-Larson

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A Closer Look At Slow Loris Trafficking

A Closer Look At Slow Loris Trafficking

Episode 13: “A Closer Look At Slow Loris Trafficking” Guest: Elizabeth John, TRAFFIC Southeast Asia Host: Rhishja Cota-Larson

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Asia’s Three Rhino Species

Asia's Three Rhino Species

Episode 12: “Asia’s Three Rhino Species” Guest: Kerry Crosbie, Asian Rhino Project Host: Rhishja Cota-Larson

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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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