Scales Pangolin Rescue Fund

Scales Pangolin Rescue Fund Funding the rehabilitation & release of Temminck's Pangolins rescued from the illegal wildlife trade.

Happy New Year from Scales Pangolin Rescue Fund! 🥐🎆Welcome to 2026 – a fresh chapter full of hope, second chances, and w...
01/01/2026

Happy New Year from Scales Pangolin Rescue Fund! 🥐🎆

Welcome to 2026 – a fresh chapter full of hope, second chances, and wild comebacks!

2025 was a year of true miracles: groundbreaking MRI scans that saved lives, soft releases under starry skies, and pangolins like Bamba, Plum, Faith, Johnny, and Ntombi stepping back into the bush with confidence. None of it would have happened without your incredible support. Every donation, share, and kind word turned rescues into real freedom.

In 2026, let’s keep building a brighter future for these ancient, scaly wonders. More rescues. Stronger justice. Wilder comebacks.

From all of us at Scales, we wish you a year overflowing with joy, good health, and moments of wonder. Thank you for being part of our family. Here’s to making more magic together! ✨

Where Are Our Pangolin Lovers From? 🥐🌍We’re always amazed by how far the love for pangolins reaches, from right here in ...
30/12/2025

Where Are Our Pangolin Lovers From? 🥐🌍

We’re always amazed by how far the love for pangolins reaches, from right here in South Africa to corners of the world we’ve never visited!

Whether you’re cheering for our rescues from Limpopo, London, Los Angeles, or anywhere in between, tell us in the comments: where are you following from today?

We can’t wait to see our global pangolin family on the map! 🗺️

Our resilient girl Plum continues to shine in the wild! 🥐 Since her soft release (with that patient second try in the pe...
28/12/2025

Our resilient girl Plum continues to shine in the wild! 🥐

Since her soft release (with that patient second try in the perfect new area), Plum has settled beautifully. Look at her emerging from her own chosen burrow – confident, curious, and completely at home.

ALL PANGOLINS ARE HOUSED AND TREATED OFF-SITE AT UNDISCLOSED SECURE LOCATIONS.

Her latest weigh-in? A fantastic 7kg, a huge leap from the 5.86kg she arrived at after her traumatic smuggling ordeal. She’s foraging with gusto, gaining strength daily, and showing all the signs of a truly wild pangolin.

From hidden in a trafficker’s bag to owning her patch of African bush, Plum’s comeback is pure inspiration.

Heartfelt thanks to Umoya Khulula Wildlife Centre, Provet Animal Hospital, Limpopo Pangolin Collective, , , The Bateleurs, for every step of her journey.

Our Team’s Final Wish List Push – Let’s End 2025 Strong! 🥐We’re so close to equipping our teams with everything they nee...
26/12/2025

Our Team’s Final Wish List Push – Let’s End 2025 Strong! 🥐
We’re so close to equipping our teams with everything they need for safer, smoother rescues in 2026. These practical tools make a real difference on the ground. Can you help us tick them off before the new year?

🐜Foam Insert, Custom protection for delicate equipment in the field – R595
🐜Dash Cam, Crucial evidence recording during sting operations – R1 599
🐜Flashlight, Reliable light for night rescues and monitoring – R799
🐜Photizo Vetcare, Red light therapy device to speed healing for injured pangolins – R5 250

Every amount counts – pick one, split with friends, or surprise us by clearing the lot!
Donate here👉 www.scales.org.za/pangolin-rescue-fund-wishlist

Let’s start 2026 fully equipped and ready to save more lives. Thank you for making miracles happen! 🐾

Paige: A True Miracle in the Wild! 🥐ALL PANGOLINS ARE HOUSED AND TREATED OFF-SITE AT UNDISCLOSED SECURE LOCATIONS.We’re ...
26/12/2025

Paige: A True Miracle in the Wild! 🥐

ALL PANGOLINS ARE HOUSED AND TREATED OFF-SITE AT UNDISCLOSED SECURE LOCATIONS.

We’re over the moon to share the most heartwarming news from our partners Umoya Khulula Wildlife Centre: Paige, the brave female pangolin rescued earlier this year, has become a mum in the wild!

Paige arrived emaciated, dehydrated, and with a horrific snare wire wound so old her skin had started healing over it. Her recovery was long and tough, but with incredible care she regained her strength and was successfully released.

She thrived out there… and a few weeks ago, monitors spotted signs she was producing milk. Trail cameras were set, and last week it was confirmed: Paige has a healthy pup!

From the horrors of poaching and captivity to nurturing the next generation under African stars, this is resilience, healing, and hope in its purest form.

Deepest thanks to Umoya Khulula Wildlife Centre, Provet Animal Hospital, Limpopo Pangolin Collective, and every supporter who helped turn Paige’s story into this miracle.

Happy Holidays from Scales Pangolin Rescue Fund! 🥐As 2025 comes to a close, we want to pause and say a huge, heartfelt t...
24/12/2025

Happy Holidays from Scales Pangolin Rescue Fund! 🥐

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to pause and say a huge, heartfelt thank you to every one of you – our incredible community of pangolin lovers.

Your shares, comments, donations, and endless encouragement have helped us give second chances to pangolins like Bamba, Plum, Shumi, Johnny, Ntombi, Heritage, and so many more this year. From ICU miracles to releases under starry skies, every step was made possible because of you.

May your holidays be filled with joy, rest, and the magic of knowing you’ve helped save some of the planet’s most unique creatures. Here’s to a 2026 full of hope, freedom, and even more wild comebacks!

Warmest holiday wishes from the whole Scales Pangolin Rescue Fund team 🥐❤️

Did You Know? 🥐Temminck’s pangolins are cathemeral? They don’t follow a strict nightly schedule like many people think. ...
23/12/2025

Did You Know? 🥐

Temminck’s pangolins are cathemeral? They don’t follow a strict nightly schedule like many people think. Instead, they nap in short bursts and can be active any time of day or night, whenever it’s coolest and safest. In the scorching Limpopo summer they’re often out at dawn or dusk, but in winter you might spot them foraging in the middle of the day to warm up. This flexible rhythm helps them survive our extreme seasons and dodge predators.

23/12/2025

Faith’s Freedom Moment – Heart-Melting Update! 🥐🧡

Sharing this beautiful clip from our partners Umoya Khulula Wildlife Centre – Faith has finally begun her soft release!

ALL PANGOLINS ARE HOUSED AND TREATED OFF-SITE AT UNDISCLOSED SECURE LOCATIONS.

From a traumatised confiscation to rolling in the sand with pure joy the moment she reached her new wild home… this is why we do what we do.

After dedicated care at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital and Umoya Khulula Wildlife Centre, Faith is now being closely monitored as she settles into complete freedom over the next 6 months.

Deep gratitude to all involved in turning Faith’s story into this happy ending.



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With just days left in 2025, we’re dreaming big: clear our entire wish list before the new year so our teams start 2026 ...
20/12/2025

With just days left in 2025, we’re dreaming big: clear our entire wish list before the new year so our teams start 2026 fully equipped to save more pangolins!

One big wish to make our sting team’s work safer and more effective is a 100L Skitch rugged box. They’re currently using a flimsy plastic box to carry all their critical kit – radios, cameras, medical supplies, evidence bags – on dangerous operations. It’s not secure, not strong, and won’t last much longer in the rough bush conditions. A proper rugged box will keep everything protected, organised, and ready for those critical moments when every second counts during a rescue.

Let’s tick this off before the new year, every rand brings us closer!
Donate here 👉 https://www.scales.org.za/pangolin-rescue-fund-wishlist

Your support turns wishes into real tools that save pangolin lives. Thank you for making 2025 end on a high note! 🧡

Pangolin Trivia Answer! 🥐Why are pangolins the ultimate “Silent Night” animal?B) They have no vocal cords and make almos...
19/12/2025

Pangolin Trivia Answer! 🥐

Why are pangolins the ultimate “Silent Night” animal?
B) They have no vocal cords and make almost no sound

Temminck’s pangolins are completely silent – no growls, hisses, or barks! The only noise is a soft huff of air or the gentle rustle of scales as they move through the undergrowth.

18/12/2025

Our feisty, tree-ant-loving girl Shumi is absolutely loving her wild life! Since her soft release in November (after that stress-free flight home thanks to The Bateleurs), Shumi has gone from strength to strength.

ALL PANGOLINS ARE HOUSED AND TREATED OFF-SITE AT UNDISCLOSED SECURE LOCATIONS.

Watch this heartwarming clip from her last physical check-up as she’s, exploring with curiosity, but clearly at home. Monitoring shows she’s gaining weight at a fantastic rate, foraging like a champ, and embracing every bit of her freedom. The whole team is bursting with pride watching this once-traumatised rescue turn into a thriving wild pangolin.

From hidden in a trafficker’s bag to owning the bush, Shumi’s journey is pure inspiration. Heartfelt thanks to Umoya Khulula Wildlife Centre, Provet Animal Hospital, Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital, , & , for every step of her comeback.

2026 Pangolin Rescue Calendar Still Available! 🥐📅Ring in the new year with hope on every page. Our 2026 Scales Pangolin ...
17/12/2025

2026 Pangolin Rescue Calendar Still Available! 🥐📅

Ring in the new year with hope on every page. Our 2026 Scales Pangolin Rescue Fund Calendar is still here for you! Each month features a real rescued pangolin who found freedom through your support, from feisty pups to resilient adults, their images will inspire you all year long.

Every sale directly funds more rescues, rehab, and releases.
📍 South Africa orders: R350 (excl. delivery)
Email [email protected] with your name, address & quantity for a quick quote.

🌍 International orders: Grab yours on our Zazzle store 👇 https://www.zazzle.co.uk/pangolin_rescue_fund_calendar_2026-256914006336243297

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South Africa is home to the little known Temminck's ground pangolin. There is a rapidly escalating and urgent need to help save pangolins confiscated from the illegal wildlife trade. ProVet Wildlife Services are at the cutting edge of these conservation efforts, and are leading the way in rescue and rehabilitation of these elusive and critically endangered species.

​Pangolins are the world's most illegally trafficked animal in the world! Poached for both traditional African beliefs, as well as rapidly developing Asian markets for use in traditional medicines and as a delicacy. The fact is that pangolin scales are made out of keratin. No different to human finger and toenails.

​The Pangolin Rescue Fund is working very closely with ProVet Wildlife Services, Hoedspruit's specialist wildlife veterinarians, led by Dr Pete Rogers, as the rescued pangolin first responders, medical carers and support for all pangolins rescued from the illegal wildlife trade in the Hoedspruit area. The pangolins arrive severely compromised, stressed, malnourished and dehydrated, requiring around the clock medical care and support.

With your help through contributions, symbolic adoptions and raising awareness we can give the pangolins that are rescued from the illegal wildlife trade a second chance in life and return them back to the wild where they belong!