Category Archives: South Africa

Ivory, Horn and Blood – and CITES [Podcast]

In Episode 30, we're talking about Africa's elephant and rhino crisis -- and the application of CITES.

Episode 30: “Ivory, Horn and Blood — and CITES” Guest: Dr. Ron Orenstein, author of Ivory, Horn and Blood Host: Rhishja Cota-Larson

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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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Exposing the Illegal Rhino Horn Trade [Podcast]

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Episode 23: “Exposing the Illegal Rhino Horn Trade” Guest: Julian Rademeyer, investigative journalist & author of Killing for Profit 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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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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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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