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23 Mar 2013

Vietnam: Investigative Reporters Expose ‘Godmothers’ of Illegal Pangolin Trade 0

2013/03/23 Rhishja Cota Asian pangolins, Illegal wildlife trade, Lao PDR, Pangolins, Southeast Asia, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Vietnam

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.”

17 Feb 2013

Adorable and Addictive: ‘Pangolin’ iPhone Game 0

2013/02/17 Rhishja Cota African pangolins, Asian pangolins, Pangolins

Pangolin is the new game by Feedtank: It’s fun to play and is helping to raise awareness about pangolins, too! Image by Feedtank.

When the developers at Feedtank — a small interactive studio specializing in the creation of playful interactive experiences — were looking for a character to star in their new game, they made a surprising discovery: The pangolin.

23 Jan 2013

Indonesia: Pangolin Skins and Hornbill Casques Seized, Four Suspects Arrested 0

2013/01/23 Rhishja Cota Asian pangolins, China, Hong Kong, Illegal wildlife trade, Indonesia, Pangolin seizures, Pangolins, Southeast Asia, Traditional Chinese Medicine

Four Chinese national arrested for pangolin smuggling in Indonesia — 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.

05 Jan 2013

2012: A Year of Both Heartbreak and Hope for Pangolins 0

2013/01/05 Rhishja Cota African pangolins, Asian pangolins, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Illegal wildlife trade, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Pangolin seizures, Pangolins, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Sunda pangolin, Thailand, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Vietnam

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…

02 Jan 2013

World Pangolin Day is 16 February 2013! #worldpangolinday 0

2013/01/02 Rhishja Cota African pangolins, Asian pangolins, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Nepal, Pakistan, Pangolins, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

Join us in celebrating the second annual World Pangolin Day!

World Pangolin Day is 18 February 2013 — The second annual World Pangolin Day will be celebrated on February 16^th, 2013.

It’s almost time for World Pangolin Day, which will be celebrated on Saturday, February 16^th!

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.

09 Jul 2012

India: Pangolin Scales Confiscated 0

2012/07/09 Rhishja Cota Asian pangolins, Illegal wildlife trade, India, Pangolins, Traditional Chinese Medicine

43 pounds of pangolin scales confiscated in Manipur, India — 19.8 kg (43 lbs) of pangolin scales were confiscated from smugglers in Manipur.

Police in Manipur seized 19.8 kg (43 lbs) of pangolin scales from two smugglers over the weekend.