[Series] The Cost of Wildlife Tourism - Asian Palm Civets
[Series] The Cost of Wildlife Tourism - Asian Palm Civets

In Part 3 of our series into The Cost of Wildlife Tourism, we explore how the tourist demand for the world’s most expensive coffee, kopi luwak has led to an increase in the capture and abuse of the Asian Palm Civet. We also reveal the impoverished life these animals have to endure so that civet coffee plantations are able to attract big spending consumers.

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BlogKim McCoyWildlife tourism, Cost of Wildlife Tourism, Kopi Luwak, Coffee, Palm CivetComment
[Series] The Cost of Wildlife Tourism - Primates
[Series] The Cost of Wildlife Tourism - Primates

In Part 2 of our series into The Cost of Wildlife Tourism, we investigate how different species of primates have been forced into the gruelling coconut farming industry and others subjected to a lifetime of slavery for entertainment purposes. We also learn the sad story of Bua Noi, known as the last gorilla in Thailand, who has spent the past 28 years in a small private zoo in Bangkok.

Courtesy of Amelia Wang

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Kim McCoyCost of Wildlife Tourism, Wildlife tourism, Primate, Monkey, Orangutan, MacaqueComment
[Series] The Cost of Wildlife Tourism - Tigers
[Series] The Cost of Wildlife Tourism - Tigers

In Part 1 of our series into The Cost of Wildlife Tourism, we look into the sad truth behind Tiger entertainment venues, which have been cast into the viral spotlight by the recent release of "Tiger King" on Netflix. We discover the pain and suffering endured by these animals for the sake of a tourist souvenir, and learn more about the steps social media platforms are taking to helping reduce their exploitation.

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BlogKim McCoyWildlife tourism, Tiger, Cost of Wildlife Tourism