PROJECT PANGOLIN

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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In order to maximize profits, wildlife traffickers in Vietnam use brutal techniques to increase the weight of pangolins.

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Enjoy!

This adorable baby pangolin was rescued by the team at Carnivore and Pangolin Conservation Program in Vietnam.

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A summary of Vietnam’s pangolin trade spanning six years.

A pangolin trade report compiled earlier this year by NGO Education for Nature-Vietnam (ENV) has uncovered disturbing information about the trafficking of these little-known mammals.

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Customs officials in Thailand recently rescued nearly 100 pangolins from certain death.

The shy, scaly anteaters are believed to have been en route to China or Vietnam, where they are consumed as delicacies. Their body parts are also used in dubious folk remedies.

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