Paw and Order: Species Victims Unit

Julianne Turner
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Wildlife meets true crime! Host Julianne explores different types of crime against animals and what is being done to prevent them. From wildlife trafficking to invasive species introductions, and even crimes animals commit against each other! Come listen to some crazy stories that are happening in the world of wildlife true crime, while learning ways you can help!

Episodes

  1. 04/11/2022

    Boots on the Ground in Laos - Interview with Jeremy Phan

    Ever wonder what is being done to combat wildlife crime in other countries? Find out from the source in today's episode! Hear from Jeremy, the Director of the Lao Conservation Trust for Wildlife to learn how his organization helps rehabilitate animals effected by the illegal wildlife trade and works with the local government to catch the people involved. Once again, we focus on how technology plays a role in finding out where crimes are occurring: and the answer might surprise you! Want to help LCTW's cause? Consider donating! https://lctwildlife.org/donate/  If you are interested in learning more about the topic of how technology is used in wildlife criminology, check out my Master's project here!

  2. 03/21/2022

    Boots on the Ground - Interview with Lisa Nichols

    Let's learn from the source! In this episode host Julianne interviews Lisa Nichols, retired senior special agent with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. She joined the podcast to discuss her work fighting illegal smuggling of wildlife, and offers some insights to how technology can be used in the field. Here is the link to Julianne's graduate school project website! Please note that this site is still a work in progress and will be evolving over time, so be sure to check back in for more information. To send in your ideas for future topics, you can email PawAndOrderAVU@gmail.com

  3. 03/14/2022

    Elephants and Ivory

    This week we are talking about elephants! You’ve probably heard about elephants being poached for their ivory tusks, but why does it happen and who is helping the problem? Some of our heroes might surprise you! Let’s hear their stories! Send in your wildlife crime ideas to PawAndOrderAVU@gmail.com Donations suggestion: Working Dogs for Conservation: https://wd4c.org/ Information cited from: Ann Linder. (2016).  Elephants and the Ivory Trade. Michigan State University College of Law. https://www.animallaw.info/article/detailed-discussion-elephants-and-ivory-trade Sasha Mushegian. (2017). Appalled by the Illegal Trade in Elephant Ivory, a Biologist Decided to Make His Own. Smithsonian Magazine https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/faking-elephant-ivory-180963226/ Tamanna Kalam. (2022). What Role Do Elephants Play In Ecosystems? ScienceABC. https://www.scienceabc.com/nature/animals/what-role-do-elephants-play-in-ecosystems.html

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    Preview Paw & Order

    Welcome to Paw and Order: Animal Victims Unit! This preview is a look into what you can expect from future episodes of the podcast. I hope you will tune in to future episodes and join me on this journey of discovering true crime in wildlife conservation!

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Wildlife meets true crime! Host Julianne explores different types of crime against animals and what is being done to prevent them. From wildlife trafficking to invasive species introductions, and even crimes animals commit against each other! Come listen to some crazy stories that are happening in the world of wildlife true crime, while learning ways you can help!

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