Ep. 655: A Wildlife Agent Goes Undercover
The MeatEater Podcast
00:00
Unearthing Wildlife Trafficking
This chapter examines the illegal wildlife trade in the restaurant industry, particularly focusing on poached animals being served in Asian restaurants. It explores the complexities of wildlife laws, undercover investigations, and notable cases like 'Operation Broken Glass' that reveal networks involved in trafficking. Throughout the discussion, the novel challenges faced by wildlife agents in enforcing regulations and the broader implications of illegal practices on local wildlife populations are highlighted.
Transcript
Play full episode
