- In this episode of Mongabay Sessions, Romi Castagnino speaks with documentary director Emi Kondo about her wildlife documentary, “Jaguar Spirit: An Awakening Journey.”
- The documentary delves into the illegal trade of jaguars in Bolivia.
- Mongabay Sessions is a video series that features conservation players from around the world.
In the latest episode of Mongabay Sessions, Romi Castagnino, associate video producer at Mongabay, talks with director Emi Kondo about her wildlife documentary, Jaguar Spirit: An Awakening Journey.
This documentary delves into the illicit trade of jaguars in Bolivia. Joining forces with Bolivian biologist Angela Nuñez and animal welfare adviser Roberto Vieto from World Animal Protection, Kondo embarks on an expedition that reveals shocking evidence, causing her to question her faith in the nation she holds dear to her identity.
Watch the full video to hear Emi Kondo talk about the intricate nature of this illicit problem.
The film Jaguar Spirit is a World Animal Protection/National Geographic-funded project.
Banner image: A jaguar via Hemera Technologies/Photo Images.
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