Have you ever wondered what it takes to go from being a nature-loving Midwesterner to a pivotal figure in wildlife law enforcement? Discover how Tim Santel's unique career path led him to fight against big cat trafficking and rhino and elephant poaching as he become a champion for wildlife conservation.
Episode Summary:
This episode is personal for me. I recently returned from a conservation trip with CBCC and Wild Tomorrow where the enormity of poaching, as well as the inspiring stories of the many, many people working to make the planet a better place had a huge impact on me. On Episode 157, we sit down with Tim Santel from Focused Conservation. Tim shares his remarkable journey from his Midwestern roots to becoming an undercover agent dedicated to combating wildlife trafficking. Through captivating stories like the adrenaline-pumping Operation Snowplow and Operation Crash, Tim offers insights into the challenges and triumphs of dismantling animal trafficking networks.
We also discuss diverse career paths in wildlife conservation available to today's students, focusing on the power of education, storytelling, and persistence. This episode is packed with guidance for aspiring conservationists and inspires hope for the future, encouraging the next generation to follow in the footsteps of icons like Diane Fossey and Jane Goodall.
Timestamps & Chapter Titles:
00:02:39: Tim Santel's Wildlife Conservation Origin Story
00:12:23:What does a wildlife inspector/special agent do?
00:23:34:Undercover Helping Wildlife
00:35:55:Wildlife Trafficking Fueling Impactful Conservation
00:49:45:Using Your Voice to Build Awareness, Impact, and Influence to Protect Wildlife
00:51:26:Exploring Wildlife Conservation Career Paths
01:02:54:Inspiring Hope through Conservation with the Next Wildlife Heroes
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