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.
Authorities in Singapore have seized a record-breaking cargo of over 830kg (1,800 lbs) of scales from over 2,200 Asian pangolins, hidden in a shipment falsely declared as 'dried fish skin', highlighting the ongoing illegal wildlife trade.
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.
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.
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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...
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.
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.
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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.