2011 - Page 2 of 3

10 Nov 2011

Tibet Identified as Significant Smuggling Route for Illegal Wildlife Trade 0

2011/11/10 Sarah Pappin Asian pangolins, China, Illegal wildlife trade, Nepal, Pangolin seizures, Pangolins, Southeast Asia

Drugs, pangolin scales, and other wildlife contraband entering China via the nation’s extremely porous border with Nepal.

In a press conference held last Friday, the Lhasa Customs Office confirmed that porous Tibetan borders are being used to smuggle illicit drugs, pangolin scales, and other highly sought after wildlife products into China from other countries. Read more

06 Nov 2011

India: Security Forces Seize Pangolin Scales 0

2011/11/06 Sarah Pappin Asian pangolins, Illegal wildlife trade, India, Pangolin seizures, Pangolins, Southeast Asia, Traditional Chinese Medicine

Indian security forces arrest two men and seize fourteen kilograms of pangolin scales.

Last week, the Assam Rifles—an Indian paramilitary force—apprehended two young men and seized from them fourteen kilograms of pangolin scales, two mobile phones, and a bank card, according to online news source, E-Pao. Read more

03 Nov 2011

Book Review: ‘Black Market – Inside the Endangered Species Trade in Asia’ 0

2011/11/03 Rhishja Cota Asian pangolins, Illegal wildlife trade, Pangolin seizures, Pangolins, Southeast Asia

“Unless we act now to stop the illegal trade, we will eventually find only a dust bowl, emptied of all its forests and animals. ” – Ben Davies.

A must-read for anyone interested in learning more about the illegal wildlife trade: Black Market: Inside the Endangered Species Trade in Asia by Ben Davies is a shocking portrait of the plundering of endangered species destined for Asia’s illegal wildlife markets.

02 Nov 2011

Malaysia: Two Men Arrested, 12 Pangolins Seized 0

2011/11/02 Sarah Pappin Asian pangolins, Illegal wildlife trade, Malaysia, Pangolin seizures, Pangolins, Southeast Asia, Traditional Chinese Medicine

Report claims twelve pangolins were seized and two men arrested, after being chased by Malaysian authorities.

Malaysia’s Department of Wildlife and National Parks — more commonly known as Perhilitan — has reportedly arrested two men after they were found with a dozen defenseless pangolins in the rear of their vehicle.

01 Nov 2011

Pangolins: Natural Pest Controllers and Soil Caretakers 0

2011/11/01 Sarah Pappin African pangolins, Asian pangolins, China, Pangolins, Southeast Asia, Vietnam

Pangolins play an important ecological role, providing ‘pest’ control and improving soil quality.

What the heck is a pangolin? Aside from being a very unique, insectivorous creature and the most trafficked mammal in the international illegal wildlife trade, these scaly anteaters also have a job — a very important one!

01 Nov 2011

Recent Report on Illegal Pangolin Trade Reveals Alarming Activity in Vietnam 0

2011/11/01 Rhishja Cota Asian pangolins, China, Illegal wildlife trade, Pangolin seizures, Pangolins, Southeast Asia, Vietnam

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.

31 Oct 2011

Pangolin-Loving Pups: How to Make a Pangolin Dog Costume 0

2011/10/31 Sarah Pappin African pangolins, Asian pangolins, Pangolins

A tutorial for making your pooch pango-rific!

Materials Needed:

Cardboard
Hot glue gun + glue
Scissors
1 old dog sweater or shirt
Elastic banding (find it at a local craft or fabric store)
1 patient canine

Let’s pangolin-ize your pooch!
Read more

30 Oct 2011

Over 200 Live Pangolins Seized from Smugglers During 30-Day Period 0

2011/10/30 Rhishja Cota Asian pangolins, Illegal wildlife trade, Indonesia, Pangolin seizures, Pangolins, Southeast Asia, Sunda pangolin, Thailand, Traditional Chinese Medicine

Although pangolins are sometimes found alive, thousands are not so fortunate.

In two separate incidents within a 30-day span, authorities in Thailand and Indonesia have rescued more than 200 pangolins from wildlife traffickers.

28 Oct 2011

8 Things Everyone Should Know About the Booming Illicit Pangolin Trade 0

2011/10/28 Sarah Pappin Asian pangolins, China, Illegal wildlife trade, Pangolin seizures, Pangolins, Southeast Asia, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Vietnam

If there’s anything you should know about the black market trade in these imperiled mammals, this is it.

With at least one pangolin being killed every hour of every day throughout their Asiatic range, this elusive creature has become the most commonly smuggled mammal in Southeast Asia. The extent of illegal pangolin trade is shocking and experts say the two most endangered species could go extinct within ten years, if current trends continue.

28 Oct 2011

11 Things You Didn’t Know About Pangolins 0

2011/10/28 Rhishja Cota African pangolins, Asian pangolins, China, Illegal wildlife trade, Pangolins, Southeast Asia

Pangolins – scaly, toothless anteaters that resemble a giant walking artichoke – are being rampantly slaughtered in Southeast Asia to meet the demands of the illegal trade in pangolin flesh, scales, and fetuses.

Want to learn more about these gentle creatures? Check out this list of eleven cool facts about pangolins. Enjoy!

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