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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.

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.

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.

09 Jul 2012

Nepal: Suspect Arrested with Pangolin 0

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

Suspect arrested in Nepal with a pangolin — A live pangolin was found in a vehicle en route to Kathmandu.

Authorities in Nepal have arrested a suspect in Kalanki after finding a live pangolin in his vehicle.

28 Jun 2012

Hong Kong: 459 Pounds of Pangolin Scales Seized 0

2012/06/28 Rhishja Cota China, Hong Kong, Illegal wildlife trade, Pangolin seizures, Pangolins, Traditional Chinese Medicine

Customs officers in Sai Kung seized 208 kilograms (459 pounds) of pangolin scales as seven suspects were loading the contraband onto a speedboat.

28 Jun 2012

China: Five Pangolins Confiscated 0

2012/06/28 Rhishja Cota Asian pangolins, China, Illegal wildlife trade, Pangolin seizures, Pangolins, Traditional Chinese Medicine

A routine inspection of a vehicle by Shanghai traffic police resulted in the seizure of five pangolins.

26 Jun 2012

Nepal: Smuggler Arrested with Pangolin Scales 0

2012/06/26 Rhishja Cota Asian pangolins, China, Illegal wildlife trade, Nepal, Traditional Chinese Medicine

Nepali police have arrested a wildlife trafficker with 50 kg (110 lbs) of pangolin scales near the Nepal-China border.

20 Jun 2012

Indonesia: Nearly 13 Tonnes of Confiscated (Dead) Pangolins and Scales Destroyed 0

2012/06/20 Rhishja Cota Asian pangolins, Illegal wildlife trade, Indonesia, Pangolin seizures, Pangolins, Southeast Asia, Traditional Chinese Medicine

Indonesian wildlife authorities have set an excellent example by incinerating a portion of 12.7 tonnes of dead pangolins and scales seized during 2011 and 2012, and burying the remainder.

27 May 2012

Thailand: 138 Pangolins Seized, Smuggler Arrested 0

2012/05/27 Rhishja Cota Asian pangolins, Illegal wildlife trade, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Traditional Chinese Medicine

A suspected member of a wildlife trafficking syndicate was arrested and 138 pangolins confiscated by Thai Customs authorities.

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