13 Sep 2024

Bird Bandit: the story of Freddie Angell

From Black Sheep, 5:00 am on 13 September 2024
Wildlife smuggler Freddie Angell

Wildlife smuggler Freddie Angell Photo: Supplied/Andrew McDonald

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Freddie Angell was New Zealand's most notorious wildlife smuggler. His repeated attempts at stealing and exporting native wildlife in the 1990s, including Kea and Tuatara, made him all but a household name. Black Sheep speaks to documentary-maker Andy MacDonald about his extraordinary story.