Deeper Searches
Illegal Wildlife Trafficking: Chapter 2
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Social media is now extensively used to facilitate illegal wildlife trafficking (IWT) and journalists can generate many kinds of stories by probing these online platforms. The prevalent role that social media plays in trafficking is well-documented by academics, NGO researchers, and journalists.
Perhaps the best line of inquiry for reporters is to conduct narrow searches around specific species, geographic areas, or suspects. Journalists going online can discover sources for stories and identify particular sellers and buyers.