Wildlife Trafficking

Did you ever think that animals (and other lifeforms for that matter) could be trafficked like they were illegal drugs? In fact, some of the same people, networks, routes and tactics are involved in this massive illicit trade. Join us as we discuss the motivations, methods, and consequences of wildlife trafficking in this week’s episode.

Digging Deeper

Check out some of the resources we used to prepare for this discussion:

* “International Illicit Trafficking in Wildlife,” John M. Sellar (CITES Secretariat), The Police Chief.

* “The Disappearing Act: The Illicit Trade in Wildlife in Asia” (PDF), Vanda Felbab-Brown, Brookings Institution.

* “Five Myths about Illegal Wildlife Trafficking,” Johan Bergenas, Stimson Center.

* “Malaysia’s ‘Lizard King’ under probe for wildlife smuggling, report says,” Malay Mail Online.

Also check out this Al-Jazeera documentary about Malaysia’s notorious “Lizard King.” This is Anson Wong the animal trafficker by the way, not Jim Morrison. Sorry Doors fans!

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