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Behind the Schemes

Behind the Schemes

43 episodes

South Africa's Latest Rhino Horn Trade Shenanigans

In this episode, we are talking with wildlife conservationists Quyen Vu from Vietnam and Allison Thomson from South Africa.

Feb 16, 201724 min

State of the Pangolin

In this episode, we are talking with pangolin experts Dr. Chris Shepherd and Lisa Hywood about Asian and African pangolins.

Aug 5, 201620 min

Protecting Rhinos and Creating Livelihoods in Indonesia

In this episode, we are talking with Dr. Susie Ellis about International Rhino Foundation's work to protect Javan and Sumatran rhinos.

Jul 21, 201611 min

Lion Policy Pioneers

In this episode, we are talking with Dr. Pieter Kat and Chris Macsween about protecting African lions from lion bone trade and trophy hunting.

Jul 2, 201629 min

China's Tiger Trade Conspiracy

In this episode, we are talking with author Judy Mills about the greatest threat to wild tigers: China's tiger farms.

Dec 23, 201531 min

Rhino Horn Trafficking: Market-Based Solutions Under Scrutiny

In this episode, we are talking with Dr. Ron Orenstein about the viability of a market-based solution to the rhino crisis.

Nov 28, 201546 min

The UN's Lone Ranger: Combating International Wildlife Crime

In this episode, we are talking with John M Sellar about his work at CITES and his book The UN's Lone Ranger.

Oct 2, 20151h 6m

Where Are They Now? South Africa's Alleged Rhino Horn Traffickers

This week, we are talking with author Julian Rademeyer about South Africa's alleged rhino horn traffickers.

Mar 13, 201421 min

The Significance of the London Conference on the Illegal Wildlife Trade

This week, we are talking with Sabri Zain about the London Conference on the Illegal Wildlife Trade.

Feb 21, 20149 min

Ivory, Transparency, and Sustainable Utilization

This week, we are talking with Susie Watts about ivory, transparency, and sustainable utilization.

Feb 13, 201419 min

Inside the World's Largest Shark Slaughterhouse

This week, Alex Hofford and Paul Hilton take us inside the world's largest shark slaughterhouse.

Feb 7, 201417 min

State of the African Pangolin

This week, we are talking with Lisa Hywood about the state of the African pangolin.

Jan 31, 201411 min

State of the Asian Pangolin

This week, we are talking with Dr. Chris Shepherd about the state of the Asian pangolin.

Jan 16, 201411 min

Ivory, Horn and Blood and CITES

This week, we are talking with Dr. Ron Orenstein about his book Ivory, Horn and Blood: Behind the Elephant and Rhinoceros Poaching Crisis.

Oct 18, 20131h 10m

Tackling Corruption in the Congo

This week, we are talking with Naftali Honig from Project for the Application of Law for Fauna.

Aug 5, 201335 min

Rhino Horn Trafficking in India

This week, we are talking with Dr. Bibhab Talukdar, Chair of the IUCN Asian Rhino Specialist Group.

Mar 29, 201324 min

South Africa's Rhino Horn Dealers

This week, we are talking with Julian Rademeyer, author of Killing for Proft: Exposing the Illegal Rhino Horn Trade.

Feb 27, 201333 min

Big Carnivores in Big Trouble: Polar Bears and African Lions

This week, we are talking with Dr. Pieter Kat and Chris MacSween from Lion Aid about trade in African lions, and the upcoming CITES polar bear decision.

Feb 22, 201358 min

TRAFFIC Reports and CITES

This week, we are talking with Sabri Zain from TRAFFIC International about the upcoming CoP16.

Feb 8, 201332 min

Lions and Turtles and Bears. And CITES.

This week, we are talking with CITES expert Dr. Teresa Telecky from Humane Society International about the upcoming CoP16.

Feb 1, 201334 min

Exposing the Illegal Rhino Horn Trade

This week, we are exposing the illegal rhino horn trade with Julian Rademeyer.

Nov 2, 201221 min

Rescuing Pangolins in Zimbabwe

This week, we are rescuing pangolins in Zimbabwe.

Oct 31, 201221 min

Dead Lions Walking

This week, we are talking about the disturbing truth behind lion encounter programs.

Sep 7, 201225 min

Closing Bear-ly Legal Loopholes in Vietnam

This week, we are talking about closing loopholes in the illegal bear bile trade.

Aug 31, 201217 min

A Biased Ivory Trade Report

This week, we are taking a closer look at a biased ivory trade report with Mary Rice from the Environmental Investigation Agency.

Aug 20, 201217 min

In the Presence of Javan Rhinos

This week, we are in the presence of Javan rhinos with Bill Konstant from the International Rhino Foundation.

Aug 7, 201213 min

A Bear's Eye View of Sun Bears

This week, we are getting a bear's eye view of sun bears with Siew Te Wong.

Jun 30, 201214 min

Conservation in an Age of Mass Extinction

This week, we discuss conservation in an age of mass extinction with author and blogger Jeremy Hance.

Jun 24, 201245 min

Rhino Horn and Organized Crime

This week, we discuss rhino horn and organized crime with investigative journalist Julian Rademeyer.

Jun 6, 201220 min

Saving the One Horned Rhinos of Asia

This week, we discuss saving the one horned rhinos of Asia with Dr. Susie Ellis from the International Rhino Foundation.

May 30, 201220 min

A Closer Look At Slow Loris Trafficking

This week, we take a closer look at slow loris trafficking with Elizabeth John from TRAFFIC Southeast Asia.

May 26, 201220 min

Asia's Three Rhino Species

This week, we discuss Asia's Three Rhino Species with Kerry Crosbie from the Asian Rhino Project.

May 12, 201226 min

Taking Action for African Lions

This week, we discuss taking action for African lions with Dr. Pieter Kat and Chris Macsween from Lion Aid.

May 5, 201251 min

Blogging for Endangered Species

This week, we discuss blogging for endangered species with John Platt, author and creator of Extinction Countdown.

Apr 21, 201226 min

Up Close and Personal with Sumatran Rhinos

This week, we are getting up close and personal with Sumatran rhinos with Bill Konstant from International Rhino Foundation.

Apr 14, 201217 min

State of the World's Frogs

This week, we discuss the state of the world's frogs with Dr. Kerry Kriger from Save the Frogs.

Apr 7, 201220 min

Increased Demand for Lion Bones

This week, we discuss the increased demand for lion bones with Dr. Pieter Kat from Lion Aid.

Mar 31, 201232 min

Laundering Wildlife in Southeast Asia

This week, we discuss laundering wildlife in Southeast Asia with Chris Shepherd from TRAFFIC Southeast Asia.

Mar 24, 201229 min

Rhino Protection from the USA

This week, we discuss rhino protection from the USA with Sal Amato from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

Mar 17, 201217 min

Tackling Wildlife Crime in Vietnam

This week, we discuss tackling wildlife crime in Vietnam with Quyen Vu of Education for Nature Vietnam.

Mar 10, 201223 min

Plight of Zimbabwe's Pangolins

This week, we discuss the plight of Zimbabwe's pangolins with Lisa Hywood of the Tikki Hywood Trust.

Mar 3, 201225 min

Saving the World's Smallest Bear

This week, we discuss saving the world's smallest bear with Siew Te Wong of the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre.

Feb 25, 201223 min

State of the Sumatran Rhino

This week, we discuss the state of the Sumatran rhino with Bill Konstant of the International Rhino Foundation.

Feb 18, 201211 min