Tag Archives: illegal wildlife trade

State of the Asian Pangolin [Podcast]

In Episode 31, we're talking about the state of the Asian pangolin.

Episode 31: “State of the Asian Pangolin” Guest: Dr. Chris Shepherd, TRAFFIC Southeast Asia Host: Rhishja Cota-Larson

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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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Rhino Horn Trafficking in India [Podcast]

In Episode 28, we're talking about rhino horn trafficking in India with Dr. Bibhab Talukdar, Chair of the IUCN Asian Rhino Specialist Group.

Episode 28: “Rhino Horn Trafficking in India” Guest: Dr. Bibhab Talukdar, Chair of the IUCN Asian Rhino Specialist Group Host: Rhishja Cota-Larson

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South Africa’s Rhino Horn Dealers [Podcast]

In Episode 27, we're talking about South Africa's rhino horn dealers with Julian Rademeyer, author of Killing for Profit: Exposing the Illegal Rhino Horn Trade.

Episode 27: “South Africa’s Rhino Horn Dealers” Guest: Julian Rademeyer, author of Killing for Profit: Exposing the Illegal Rhino Horn Trade 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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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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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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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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