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03 Aug 2013

Pangolin Trafficking: 2011 to August 2013 [Infographic]  0

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Pangolin Trafficking: 2011 to August 2013 [Infographic] (via Annamiticus)

Updated figures for global pangolin trafficking suggest that between 91,390 and 182,780 pangolins were victims of the illegal trade during the period of 2011 through August 1, 2013. Between 1,740 and 3,480 pangolins are likely to have met their demise…

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02 May 2013

Four Pangolin Smuggling Busts in Four Countries in 10 Days  0

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Four Pangolin Smuggling Busts in Four Countries in 10 Days (via Annamiticus)

It seems that no pangolin population is safe from the deadly illegal trade: During the final ten days of April 2013, pangolins and scales were seized in the Philippines, India, Cameroon, and France. On April 20th — just days after the shocking discovery of 2,000 frozen pangolins on a Chinese fishing…

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15 Apr 2013

Philippines: Thousands of Frozen Pangolins Discovered on Chinese Ship  0

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Philippines: Thousands of Frozen Pangolins Discovered on Chinese Ship (via Annamiticus)

A Chinese fishing vessel which ran aground in Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the Philippines, was carrying 400 boxes of frozen pangolins in its cargo hold. Each box reportedly contained 25 to 30 pangolins. The 12 Chinese fishermen aboard the ship were taken into custody…

11 Jan 2012

Chinese National Suspected of Killing Hundreds of Pangolins Arrested in Philippines  0

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An update to last week’s pangolin seizures.


A Chinese national identified as Yefan Huang has been arrested by authorities in Palawan, Philippines. Huang is believed to be responsible for slaughtering hundreds of pangolins (scaly anteaters) in order to profit from the thriving illegal trade in this species.

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06 Jan 2012

Pangolin Smuggler Sentenced to Three Years in Jail  0

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A prison term for a pangolin smuggler.


A Filipino man identified as Aivon Vencer has been sentenced to three years in prison for attempting to smuggle 1,068 frozen pangolins, weighing 4,988 kilograms.

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04 Jan 2012

Philippines: Pangolin Scales and Flesh Seized at Airport  0

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Thanks to ridiculous myths about pangolin scales and flesh, the illicit trade is thriving.


Two seizures at Puerto Princesa city airport in southwestern Palawan province this week have reportedly netted 95 kilograms of pangolin scales and 26.5 kilograms of pangolin flesh.

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