An opinion piece humorously reflects on the association of pangolins with untidiness, mentioning a common saying used with a child: 'Go take a bath, you look like a pangolin.'

Pangolins, an endangered species, are a hot commodity on the black market, with poachers killing them for their valuable scales due to superstitions.

This article highlights various real-world climate solutions, including AI-powered pangolins, heat mapping for cities, and animals reducing wildfire risks, to help communities adapt to climate change.

Undercover investigations in Laos reveal that booming Chinese tourism is fueling a parallel boom in the illegal wildlife trade. Pangolin scales, rhino horn, and elephant ivory are reportedly being sold in secret shops and restaurants, facilitated by a new high-speed rail line bringing millions of visitors.

A report highlights the widespread illegal trafficking of endangered wildlife, including pangolins, monkeys, and rhino horns, through social media platforms.

Villages in Nagaland, India, are actively engaged in efforts to protect pangolins, highlighting the crucial role these animals play in the ecosystem.

A former forest ranger was arrested in Tuaran, Sabah, after authorities discovered a hoard of rhino horns, pangolin scales, and elephant bones in his home. The raid highlights ongoing efforts against wildlife trafficking.

Nigeria Customs Service has successfully thwarted a wildlife smuggling attempt in Kano, intercepting live pangolins. This operation underscores the intensified efforts against illegal wildlife trafficking in the region.

Reports indicate a steady increase in the population of wild Chinese pangolins, offering a positive sign for the conservation efforts of this critically endangered species.

Pangolin's fight for The Masked Singer crown has officially come to an end. The mystery celebrity behind the cuddly animal costume was eliminated during the Fox singing competition series' season...

The Prigen Conservation Breeding Ark in Indonesia has announced the birth of its first Sunda pangolin cub, marking a significant milestone for the conservation of the critically endangered species.

Nigeria Customs Zone D reports a major customs seizure in Nigeria, intercepting over N52.6M in smuggled petrol, a car, and five live endangered pangolins. Read More: https://punchng.com/customs-zone-d-seizes-smuggled-15300-litres-of-petrol-car-pangolins/

A Mozambican park recovered 160 pangolins, with 121 found in the illegal market and 39 voluntarily surrendered by communities aware of the environmental crime.

A new free augmented reality app has been launched for World Pangolin Day, allowing users to interact with a life-sized Temminck’s ground pangolin and learn about its ecology, threats, and conservation challenges.

Despite reduced threats in Sabah, pangolins remain endangered, underscoring the ongoing need for conservation efforts.

The Nigeria Customs Service in Adamawa and Taraba states intercepted smuggled items, including pangolin scales and ivory tusks, valued at ₦362 million.

Reports highlight the cruel treatment of turtles, which are tortured by hunters for their shells, eggs, and meat to be used in various products. Additionally, rare pangolin scales continue to be a highly sought-after commodity on the black market.

Scientists have officially rediscovered a Himalayan pangolin species, originally described in Nepal in 1836 by Brian Hodgson, after modern genetic analysis of smuggled scales confirmed its distinct lineage. The species had been overlooked for nearly two centuries.

In Angola, former hunters have transitioned into forest guardians, playing a crucial role in protecting and saving pangolins. This initiative highlights a shift towards conservation efforts in the region.

A new report accuses Meta of facilitating the world's 'largest single known illegal wildlife trade market' through its Facebook platform, where items like monkeys, rhino horn, and dead pangolins are reportedly sold.

A report details the complex care and expert assistance required for rehabilitating pangolins, the world's most trafficked wild mammals, underscoring the global challenge of wildlife smuggling.

Conservation efforts have seen the successful rescue and release of endangered animals in separate incidents. Two endangered sea turtles were safely returned to the wild in Tacloban, while an endangered pangolin was rescued and released in Mardan.

A new study investigates the risks of spillover diseases from the trade of wild animals, such as pangolins and giant rats, sold for food and traditional medicine, highlighting potential dangers to human health.

A critically endangered Sunda pangolin has been born at Singapore's Mandai Wildlife Reserve, marking the first birth of its kind at the reserve in 10 years. This event is a significant boost for the conservation of the species.

The Masked Singer season 14's Galaxy Girl has been a mystery all season, but one of the panelists might've finally guessed her true identity.

According to him, items intercepted during the period include a 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350 4Matic suspected to have been smuggled through the Abuja–Nasarawa axis. The post Customs seizes N52.6m contrabands, rescues endangered pangolins in Bauchi appeared first on Vanguard News.

A Malaysian resort offering pangolin soup and meat for an “exquisite” experience for tourists is going to pay dearly after authorities swooped in on their illegal activities. In an integrated crackdown dubbed “Ops Khazanah” on Monday, Sabah Wildlife Department (SWD) officials, together with the police, raided a resort in Semporna district after getting information that the operators were storing and serving the protected species. “During the raid, a live pangolin as well as several pots...

Zimbabwe has emerged as the leading country in Africa for pangolin poaching arrests, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat wildlife crime.

A pangolin specimen collected in 1836 remained unnoticed in a museum until its DNA was analyzed, revealing it to be a previously unknown species.

Covert footage reveals how criminal networks in Laos are using souvenir shops as fronts to sell pangolin scales, bear bile, and tiger bones to tourists, particularly targeting a new influx of Chinese visitors.

Two police personnel from Maharashtra have been arrested in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district for possession of tiger skins. Pangolin scales were also recovered during a follow-up search, indicating a wildlife trafficking operation.

An endangered pangolin, a rare sight in European zoos, has taken residence in the Grzimekhaus at the Frankfurt Zoo.

A critically endangered pangolin was discovered inside a washing machine near Bukit Batok in Singapore, prompting a rescue effort.

Two Vietnamese men were jailed for brokering the sale of 900kg of pangolin scales from Africa, highlighting the ongoing illicit trade in the endangered animal.

The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted live pangolins in a recent intelligence-driven operation in Zone ‘B’, signaling an intensified crackdown on wildlife trafficking in the country.

Rachel Platten, revealed as Pangolin on 'The Masked Singer' Season 14, discusses her favorite performances and whether they will be included in her future concert set lists, following her elimination in the semi-finals.

The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘B’, Kaduna, has intercepted two live pangolins being illegally transported along the Kano–Jigawa axis, in what authorities described as a…

A CITES report reveals Mozambique's significant role in the illegal trafficking of pangolins to Asia, with an estimated 553,000 pangolins trafficked between 2016 and 2024, leading to a probable decline in the species due to poaching.

Spanish authorities at Barajas airport seized 15 dead pangolins found in a passenger's suitcase arriving from Ethiopia. The passenger is under investigation for transporting a protected species.

A resort in Semporna, Malaysia, is under investigation for allegedly serving pangolin dishes, raising concerns about illegal wildlife trade.

Kenya among Africa’s pangolin trafficking hotspots, welfare group warns  the-star.co.ke