The jaguar, the third largest big cat, is facing a dangerous future due to habitat loss and illegal poaching. In this episode of The Think Wildlife Podcast, I speak with Melissa Arias, a renowned wildlife researcher who has dedicated her career to studying and combating the illegal trade of jaguars in Latin America. With her extensive research at the University of Oxford and partnerships with organizations like CITES and the Wildlife Conservation Society, Melissa sheds light on the devastating impacts of poaching, the global demand for jaguar parts, and the ongoing conservation efforts to protect this iconic species. Discover the threats to jaguars and the solutions needed to preserve them in the wild.