Film Lens
The film focuses on the illegal trade of clouded leopards in the town of Tulac, located in the Golden Triangle region of Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos. This area is notorious for its lawlessness, driven by poverty, military conflict, and a thriving drug trade. Activist Tassan Wed Panga works for Wild Aid Thailand, aiming to gather evidence of the illegal clouded leopard trade using an undercover camera sewn into her shirt. The footage she collects could help persuade Thai and Myanmar authorities to take action against this trade.
Tassan's mission shows the challenges of enforcing wildlife protection laws in regions where selling endangered species is commonplace. The film captures her search for clouded leopard skins, emphasizing the stark reality of wildlife trafficking in a place where such activities are rampant. The distinct cloud-like pattern of the leopard's fur serves as a key identifier in her quest to document the illegal market.
Why Watch
- •Follow Tassan as she infiltrates the clouded leopard trade.
- •See the shocking reality of wildlife trafficking in Tulac.
- •Find out how evidence can impact wildlife protection efforts.
Did You Know
•Tulac is located in the infamous Golden Triangle region.
•Tassan Wed Panga works for an organization called Wild Aid Thailand.
•The illegal trade in clouded leopards is fueled by poverty and military conflict.
•Tassan uses an undercover camera sewn into her shirt to gather evidence.
Perfect For
Wildlife conservationAnimal rights activismEnvironmental protectionUndercover investigations