A Peak Inside the World of Poaching with Author & Journalist Rachel Nuwer

<p>In this episode we discuss the fascinating world of poaching and wildlife trafficking detailed in the booked <a href="http://www.rachelnuwer.com/poached"><em>POACHED</em> </a>with author Rachel Nuwer. &nbsp;</p> <p>Rachel is an award winning journalist who covers conservation &amp; science for The New York Times, National Geographic, Scientific American and more. &nbsp;We dive in one some of the bigger macro themes from the book and discuss her journey putting it together.</p> <p><a href="http://www.rachelnuwer.com/poached"><em>POACHED</em></a> does a great job of balancing a terrifying look behind the curtains of the wildlife trafficking world while also visiting with incredible people working to stop it and exploring long term solutions. &nbsp;This oscillation between horror and hope makes a for a really compelling read combined with Rachel's sense of urgency and curiosity that weave through her investigative work.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.rachelnuwer.com/poached">Please get a copy of the book here</a>. &nbsp;We promise you'll come away more informed than ever about wildlife trafficking and how we can stop it!</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>IN THIS EPISODE</strong></p> <p><strong>(2:01) </strong>RACHEL'S BACKGROUND AND JOURNEY WRITING POACHED</p> <p><strong>(11:30) </strong>WALKING THE FINE LINE BETWEEN HORROR &amp; HOPE</p> <p><strong>(13:01) </strong>COVID IMPACT ON WILDLIFE CONSERVATION</p> <p><strong>(16:40) </strong>WILDLIFE FARMING AND CONSERVATION COMMERCIALIZATION</p> <p><strong>(23:01) </strong>IMPACT OF TRADITIONAL ASIAN MEDICINE</p> <p><strong>(26:45) </strong>THE MANY SHADES OF GRAY OF POACHING CONSTITUENCIES</p> <p><strong>(34:01) </strong>FUN MOMENTS IN THE BOOK FROM THE ELEPHANT STARE DOWN IN CHAD TO GOING UNDERCOVER IN KINGS ROMAN</p> <p><strong>(43:06) </strong>RACHEL'S RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS</p> <p><br></p>