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11 Dec 2012

Indonesia: Pangolin Traffickers Busted by Rhino Protection Unit 0

2012/12/11 Rhishja Cota Asian pangolins, Illegal wildlife trade, Indonesia, Pangolin seizures, Pangolins, Southeast Asia

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

Thanks to the efforts of Rhino Protection Units (RPUs) in Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park, members of a known pangolin trafficking syndicate have been apprehended.

04 Nov 2012

Podcast: Rescuing Pangolins in Zimbabwe 0

2012/11/04 Rhishja Cota African pangolins, Illegal wildlife trade, Pangolins, Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Tikki Hywood Trust is making a difference for pangolins with rescue and release efforts in Zimbabwe.

24 Sep 2012

IUCN SSC Pangolin Specialist Group Launches New Website 0

2012/09/24 Rhishja Cota African pangolins, Asian pangolins, Illegal wildlife trade, Pangolin seizures, Pangolins, Traditional Chinese Medicine

The IUCN SSC Pangolin Specialist Group has launched a new website. Photo © Gary Ades

The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Species Survival Commission (SSC) Pangolin Specialist Group has launched a new website devoted to pangolin conservation and research.

07 Sep 2012

Pakistan: Dead Pangolin Sparks Outrageous Claims 0

2012/09/07 Sarah Pappin Asian pangolins, Illegal wildlife trade, Pakistan, Pangolins

A photo of a pangolin murdered in Pakistan was posted online, sparking ridiculous and misinformed claims that the animal was some kind of alien or supernatural creature.

07 Sep 2012

Pangolin Rescued From Urban Area in India 0

2012/09/07 Sarah Pappin Asian pangolins, India, Pangolins

A village in India was surprised by a pangolin that wandered into their area, but soon realized they had nothing to fear.

07 Sep 2012

India: Pangolin Scales Seized Twice in One Week 0

2012/09/07 Sarah Pappin Asian pangolins, China, Hong Kong, Illegal wildlife trade, India, Pangolin seizures, Pangolins, Southeast Asia

Officials in India have seized over 400 kilograms of pangolin scales and arrested two suspects within a week’s time.

01 Sep 2012

Kruger National Park Visitors Enjoy Pangolin Sighting [Video] 0

2012/09/01 Sarah Pappin African pangolins, Pangolins

Check out this video of an adorable Cape Pangolin meandering through South Africa’s Kruger National Park, whilst visitors enjoy the very rare encounter.

01 Sep 2012

India: Pangolin Scales Seized, Suspects Nabbed in Raid 0

2012/09/01 Sarah Pappin Asian pangolins, Illegal wildlife trade, India, Pangolin seizures, Pangolins, Traditional Chinese Medicine

Authorities apprehended two suspects and seized five kilograms of pangolin scales in Manipur’s Thamnapokpi earlier this week.

01 Sep 2012

Zimbabwe: Man Pleads Guilty to Pangolin Crime 0

2012/09/01 Sarah Pappin African pangolins, Illegal wildlife trade, Pangolin seizures, Pangolins

A 30 year old man pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a pangolin and is expected to appear in court next week.

06 Aug 2012

China: Dozens of Dead Pangolins Seized from Ship 0

2012/08/06 Sarah Pappin Asian pangolins, China, Illegal wildlife trade, Pangolin seizures, Pangolins

Six hundred kilograms of frozen pangolin flesh have been confiscated from a boat bound for mainland China.

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