What happens to illegal wildlife after they’re seized from smugglers at Singapore’s borders?

Discover dramatic rescue stories and learn how Singapore is stepping up efforts to combat wildlife trafficking through forensics, international collaboration and public education with Dr Anna Wong, Senior Director of the Wildlife Trade team at NParks and Dr Heng Yirui, a clinical veterinarian at Mandai Wildlife Group, as they reveal the complex journey of confiscated animals – from emergency veterinary care to rehabilitation.If you enjoyed this episode, follow us and check out the other episodes of our podcast series, That’s Wild! 

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Find the transcript for this episode here.

Mentioned in the episode:

• More on the 2019 elephant ivory and pangolin scales seizure in Singapore.

• More on the two lions sedated after breaking free at Changi Airport in 2021.

• More on the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation here and the Centre for Wildlife Forensics here.
• More on the Mandai Action for Wildlife programme here.
• More on the CITES Global Youth Summit here.

Anna and Yirui’s recommendations:

• Our Wild Neighbours
• Sea of Shadows