One million animal and plant species are threatened with extinction, according to a 2019 UN report. The trafficking of animals is contributing not only to their demise, but also to the spread of “zoonotic disease,” caused by germs that spread between animals and people. Stories often focus on ivory and the big cats, but the trade in lesser-known species deserves attention. Come hear trafficking experts from the Environmental Reporting Collective, National Geographic, and leading outlets in The Philippines and Uganda.