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Four Pangolin Smuggling Busts in Four Countries in 10 Days

May 2nd, 2013

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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Pangolin Trafficking: 2011 to April 2013 [Infographic]

April 23rd, 2013

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

A conservative estimate of pangolin trafficking from 2011 through April 20th, 2013, suggests that more than 100,000 of these small mammals could have been killed in less than three years. Since most illegal wildlife trade is undetected, we based our estimate on seizures reported by the media for the…

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Philippines: Thousands of Frozen Pangolins Discovered on Chinese Ship

April 15th, 2013

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…

Tags: Asian pangolins, China, illegal pangolin trade, illegal wildlife trade, pangolin scales, pangolin seizure, Pangolins, Philippine pangolin, Philippines, scaly anteaters, Southeast Asia, traditional Chinese medicine, Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park
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Vietnam: Investigative Reporters Expose ‘Godmothers’ of Illegal Pangolin Trade

March 23rd, 2013

Undercover reporters in Vietnam enter the gruesome world of pangolin smuggling and divulge their shocking story.

Undercover reporters in Vietnam enter the secret world of pangolin smuggling and meet the “godmothers” of this gruesome trade.

“Tons of pangolins are transported from the border between Laos and Vietnam through Cau Treo Border Gate. All owners of the pangolin shipments are women, and these so-called “godmothers” run perfect systems that men could not.”

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Tags: Asian pangolins, illegal pangolin trade, illegal wildlife trade, pangolin scales, Pangolins, scaly anteaters, Southeast Asia, traditional Chinese medicine, Vietnam
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Indonesia: Pangolin Skins and Hornbill Casques Seized, Four Suspects Arrested

January 23rd, 2013

Four Chinese nationals were arrested in Indonesia while attempting to smuggle 189 pangolin skins and 248 hornbill casques to Hong Kong. Photo: iStockphoto.com

Customs officers at Jakarta International Airport nabbed four suspects who were attempting to smuggle 189 pangolin skins and 248 hornbill casques out of the country.

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Tags: Asian pangolins, China, Hong Kong, hornbill casques, hornbills, illegal pangolin trade, illegal wildlife trade, Indonesia, Li Bing, pangolin seizure, Pangolins, scaly anteaters, Southeast Asia, traditional Chinese medicine, Wu Qiyi, Yin Zhaoyun, Zhijian Li
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2012: A Year of Both Heartbreak and Hope for Pangolins

January 5th, 2013

2012: A Year of Both Heartbreak and Hope for Pangolins (via Annamiticus)

Although 2012 was an undeniably difficult year for the elusive pangolin, there is indeed hope for this unique species. Between January and July 2012, at least 43 pangolin seizures were made across eleven countries, representing approximately 2,550 pangolins (scales, flesh and whole pangolins, dead…

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Indonesia: Pangolin Traffickers Busted by Rhino Protection Unit

December 11th, 2012

Rhino Protection Units apprehended pangolin trafficking suspects in a village near Bukit Barasan Selatan National Park. Photo courtesy of International Rhino Foundation.