Understanding Poaching with Gabi Fleury

<p style="text-align:center;">Welcome to the 2021 series of Into The Wild & DAMN do we have, not only exciting episodes to bring to you this year, BUT a new section of Into The Wild that will be dropping in the very near future. I know, blooming exciting right?</p> <p style="text-align:center;">HOOOOOOWEVER, right now we are here for today's episode & this week I spoke with carnivore biologist Gabi Fleury about the heavy & difficult topic of poaching. WOOOO 2021 LET'S TALK ABOUT DEATH! </p> <p style="text-align:center;">Seriously though, I decided to put this episode first because it's what I believe this new year is in need of. Discussion & listening. Even when it's topics that make us uncomfortable. That's certainly what Into The Wild believes in. So that's what Gabi & I did. They told me all about their career working in field trying to solve predator & community conflict & the reasons why poaching even exists.</p> <p style="text-align:center;">I also asked Gabi what their thoughts or feelings are when they read or hear of people suggesting, poachers should be killed.</p> <p style="text-align:center;">Gabi says it clearly. Don't devalue human life. Accept that humans are part of a holistic ecosystem & the best way to help wildlife, if Gabi could change one thing? End poverty.</p> <p style="text-align:center;">Disclaimer, we talk about poaching. Instruction, listen with an open mind.</p> <p style="text-align:center;">If you'd like to keep up to date with the projects & work Gabi is working on, you can do so on Instagram & Twitter  @fleurygs.</p> <p style="text-align:center;">Don't forget you can get in touch with me at <a href='mailto:intothewildpod@gmail.com'>intothewildpod@gmail.com</a> or on social media @intothewildpod on Twitter @intothewildpodcast on Instagram. Whether it's just to say hello, share some thoughts on an episode or even to let me know you'd like to hear about next! </p>