They’re the criminal masterminds killing our planet. In this new series of ‘Planet Killers’, we track down the world’s most wanted environmental criminals. This season focuses particularly on wildlife trafficking. The trade in rare and endangered animals is now one of the main threats to the world’s biodiversity. Welcome to the illegal animal trade that’s thriving on social media.
We chase a sprawling network of tiger traffickers in Laos and Thailand. Investigate the international trafficking of rare monkeys from Africa, a market thriving against a backdrop of corruption in the Democratic Republic of Congo. And join the rangers and activists gangs trying to combat the rhino killers.
With privileged access to NGOs, local activists and networks of whistle-blowers, we reveal the complex workings of this trade and trace it back to the kingpins responsible, who are wanted by the courts.
Episode One: The Rhino Horn Barons
Episode Two: The Case of the 40 Monkeys
Episode Three: The Tiger Cartel