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Deep Dive: Gambling on Extinction (2015)

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Gambling on Extinction
Gambling on Extinction focuses on John Hume's rhino farm in South Africa, where he faces significant challenges due to poaching. The film presents the illegal wildlife trade, particularly the demand for ivory and rhino horn, which have become valuable commodities for criminals and collectors. Grace Gabriel from the International Fund for Animal Welfare discusses the increasing demand for these illegal products and the impact on endangered species. The documentary profiles various participants in the illegal trade, including poachers and buyers, and examines the flow of money and power within this network. Elephants, rhinos, and tigers are highlighted as they confront the growing threat of extinction, emphasizing the urgent need for awareness and action against wildlife crime.

Why Watch

  • •Meet John Hume, a rhino farmer in South Africa.
  • •Find out about the illegal wildlife trade's impact.
  • •See how poachers and buyers operate in this market.

Did You Know

•John Hume runs a rhino farm in South Africa.
•Grace Gabriel represents the International Fund for Animal Welfare.
•Ivory and rhino horn have become lucrative commodities for criminals.

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Wildlife conservationIllegal trade issuesEndangered species awareness