Cracking Down on Cheetah Traffickers
Synopsis
Ten cheetah cubs, taken from the wild, were presented as evidence during the trial of a notorious smuggler in Somaliland's capital, Hargeisa.
Synopsis
In a courtroom in Hargeisa, Somaliland, National Geographic editor Rachael Bale observes the trial of Abdi Haiwan, a notorious cheetah smuggler. Ten cheetah cubs, seized from an accomplice, serve as key evidence in the case. As the cubs chirp from a pet carrier, Haiwan denies ownership, claiming he has never seen them. The documentary follows the illegal trade of cheetahs from the Horn of Africa to Somaliland, detailing local efforts to combat trafficking and protect dwindling populations.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See the courtroom drama unfold in Somaliland.
- Meet Abdi Haiwan, a key figure in wildlife trafficking.
- Find out what happens to rescued cheetah cubs.
Did You Know
- Ten cheetah cubs were found in the home of Abdi Haiwan's accomplice.
- Five cheetah cubs were brought into the courtroom during the trial.
- Once taken from their mothers, cheetah cubs cannot survive in the wild.
- Abdi Haiwan did not claim ownership of the cheetah cubs during the trial.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What language was the trial of Abdi Haiwan conducted in?
The trial was conducted entirely in Somali.
How many cheetah cubs were found in Abdi Haiwan's accomplice's home?
Ten cheetah cubs taken from the wild were found in the home of Abdi Haiwan's accomplice.
What happens to cheetah cubs taken from their mothers?
Once a cheetah cub has been taken from its mother, it can never survive in the wild again because it never learns to hunt.
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