Close to three tonnes of pangolin scales went up in flames on December 6 as authorities incinerated several illegal shipments seized in 2017 — a […]
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2016: So Far, Another Deadly Year for Pangolins – Especially African Species
Just one day following the release of our infographic showing the shocking volume of pangolin scales seized during the first 193 days of 2016, we […]
Join the Campaign to Save Vietnam’s Pangolins from Extinction
In an effort to stop Vietnam’s pangolins from literally being eaten to extinction, a local NGO has embarked on a multi-faceted campaign to stop the […]
Ugandan NGO Suing Wildlife Authority Over Pangolin Scale Debacle
Greenwatch Uganda, an environmental NGO, is reportedly taking legal action against the Uganda Wildlife Authority for approving the export of seven tonnes of pangolin scales […]
1 Ton of Pangolin Scales from South Africa Seized in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Customs authorities have seized just over one ton of pangolin scales from a shipping container which arrived from South Africa Kenya. This is […]
Pangolin Scales Seized in Hong Kong, 2 Arrested [Photos]
Hong Kong Customs foiled a pangolin smuggling operation on October 30, 2013, when a “suspicious” fishing vessel was observed leaving the port of Tap Shek […]
Pangolin Trafficking: 2011 to October 2013 [Infographic]
During the months of August through October 2013, at least 2,804 pangolins were recorded in 15 pangolin trafficking incidents across seven countries. This conservative figure […]
Wildlife Traffickers Aided by Corruption Along Vietnam-China Border
By Scott Roberton, Wildlife Conservation Society Stashed in the hidden compartments of container trucks, or concealed among waste plastic, seafood, and other products, live animals […]
Pangolins, Lorises, Turtles Ravaged by Illegal Wildlife Trade
By Dwi Adhiasto, Wildlife Conservation Society The current pressure on pangolins, slow lorises, tortoises and freshwater turtles epitomizes the need for greater protection of similarly […]
102 Live Pangolins Confiscated in Thailand, Pangolin Scales Seized in India
In a span of less than five days, two pangolin trafficking incidents were reported in two countries: On September 1, 2013, police in Khon Kaen […]