Going Undercover to Save Manta Rays
When wildlife lover Malaika Vaz discovered that manta rays were being poached near her home in India, she disguised herself as a fish trader to figure out who was behind the plot.
Overheard at National Geographic
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Show Notes
After wildlife filmmaker Malaika Vaz stumbled upon manta ray poaching near her home in India, she disguised herself as a fish trader to find out who was behind the plot—a dicey proposition as she pursues traffickers in India, China, and Nepal.
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Want more?
Check out Malaika and Nitye’s production company, Untamed Planet. There, you can see films about big cats, pandemics, and, of course, manta ray trafficking.
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Curious how these animals stole Malaika’s heart? Take a look at Nat Geo Wild’s The Social Lives of Manta Rays.
For subscribers:
Believe it or not, manta rays have their own distinct social circles. Learn more in our article about manta ray friendships.
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