25
Apr
2012
18
Apr
2012
The Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) lives in colder, higher elevations than most pangolins and appears to be the only pangolin species that “hibernates” (although not considered a true hibernation, it’s actually more of an “overwintering”)!
24
Mar
2012
A suspected wildlife trader accused of murdering his accomplice over the suspicious sale of a pangolin awaits his verdict.
The illegal wildlife trade is deadly – and not just for the animals.
24
Mar
2012
Since last Saturday, authorities have seized what’s likely to be hundreds of pangolins in Vietnam and Malaysia.
One week ago, wildlife officers in Malaysia nabbed a known poacher found carrying 18 pangolins in his vehicle and only days later, Vietnam police seized five tonnes of frozen pangolins and iguanas in a suspicious bust.
20
Mar
2012
A university professor reports unchecked pangolin slaughter in Pakistan and suggests that it may be aided by politicians.
A recently formed team of researchers have discovered that Indian pangolins (Manis crassicaudata) living in the far western reaches of the species’ range are suffering rampant killing for their scales.
14
Mar
2012
A pangolin has been rescued from a well.
One Indian pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) is thanking his lucky stars, after forest rangers rescued him from the bottom of a well in Gujarat.
09
Mar
2012
Customs officials at a busy Malaysian airport have thwarted an attempt to ship dozens of pangolins to Vientiane, Laos.
Southeast Asian press are reporting on the discovery of some 25 boxes filled with pangolins in cargo bound for Laos at Malaysia’s busiest airport last week, marking the seventh pangolin seizure reported by media around the world so far this year.
07
Mar
2012
Check out Episode 3 of our web series and podcast, Behind the Schemes.
Pangolins in Zimbabwe used to be spared from over-hunting, thanks to an unusual cultural practice by the indigenous Shona people, who hold the pangolin in high regard.
23
Feb
2012
Sharing the pangolin love!
Last Saturday, February 18th, we celebrated what appeared to be the first World Pangolin Day — please join us in saying thank you to those who also took time to recognize and/or mention World Pangolin Day!
21
Feb
2012
The latest raid on a pangolin-trading syndicate pushes 2012 totals (based on media-reported busts) to over 300 pangolins seized and five arrests made in Thailand alone.
In Thailand’s third pangolin bust of the year, another 111 of the animals have been seized in a major sting on an illegal trading operation.