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23 Apr 2013

Pangolin Trafficking: 2011 to April 2013 [Infographic] 0

2013/04/23 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, Thailand, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Vietnam

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…

15 Apr 2013

Philippines: Thousands of Frozen Pangolins Discovered on Chinese Ship 0

2013/04/15 Rhishja Cota Asian pangolins, China, Illegal wildlife trade, Pangolin seizures, Pangolins, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Traditional Chinese Medicine

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…

04 Apr 2013

Southeast Asia: Over 200 Live Pangolins Seized in Less Than 10 Days 0

2013/04/04 Rhishja Cota Asian pangolins, China, Illegal wildlife trade, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Pangolin seizures, Pangolins, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Traditional Chinese Medicine

Southeast Asia: Over 200 Live Pangolins Seized in Less Than 10 Days (via Annamiticus)

Authorities in Malaysia and Thailand have intercepted two illegal shipments of live pangolins in a span of less than 10 days. The first incident occurred on on March 19th, when Malaysia’s Department of Wildlife and National Parks seized 133 pangolins at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).…

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…