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11/10/2025

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06/09/2025

06/09/2025

🦔 Baby Pangolin Rescued – A Tiny Armor of Hope
Meet a rescued baby pangolin, one of the world’s most endangered and elusive creatures. With its soft scales and delicate body, this little pangolin is a symbol of resilience and a reminder of the urgent need to protect wildlife.
📍 Habitat
Native to Africa and Asia, living in forests, grasslands, and savannas.
Pangolins are nocturnal and solitary, often hiding in burrows or tree hollows.
Rescued pangolins are typically confiscated from illegal wildlife trade, where their survival depends on human care.
✨ Appearance & Traits
Covered in soft, protective keratin scales — the only mammals fully armored like this.
Tiny, delicate claws for climbing and digging.
Big, curious eyes and a long, sticky tongue for feeding on ants and termites.
🌙 Behavior
Baby pangolins cling to their mother’s tail in the wild; in rescue centers, caregivers provide warmth and gentle handling.
Shy and cautious, they curl into a tight ball when scared.
Gradually learn to forage and exercise natural behaviors under human supervision.
🍃 Diet
In the wild: ants, termites, and other insects.
In care, specially prepared diets mimic their natural nutrition to ensure healthy growth.
⚠️ Conservation Status
All eight pangolin species are Critically Endangered or Endangered, mostly due to poaching for scales and meat.
Rescue and rehabilitation centers play a crucial role in giving orphaned or confiscated pangolins a second chance.
💡 Did You Know?
Pangolins have no teeth — they use their sticky tongue, which can be longer than their body, to catch prey.
When frightened, pangolins roll into a tight armored ball, making them almost impenetrable to predators.
Rescued babies, like this one, often bond closely with caregivers until they can safely be released or cared for long-term.
🌿 Small, armored, and vulnerable — a rescued baby pangolin is a living testament to hope, compassion, and the fight against wildlife trafficking.

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23/08/2025

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18/08/2025

WATCH our ground-breaking documentary shining a spotlight on the critical plight of the African pangolin – https://www.pangolin.africa/the-film

What is a pangolin? Where do pangolins live? In this beautifully filmed documentary, we follow two intrepid filmmakers on their mission to capture all four African pangolin species on film for the very first time.

The best part? This film is completely FREE to watch on YouTube! So grab some popcorn, gather your friends, and enjoy an unforgettable journey into the world of these extraordinary creatures.

17/08/2025

It’s been a month since Bamba, our resilient male Temminck’s pangolin, arrived after his rescue from traffickers.

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

At first, Bamba was slow to settle, cautious in his new surroundings. But with patient care, he’s feeding well on his daily foraging walks, growing more comfortable with his dedicated walker. His wounds are healing beautifully, a testament to the expert care at Provet Animal Hospital and Umoya’s rehabilitation team.

Last week, head rehabber Emma de Jager noticed a subtle change in Bamba. Her years of experience told her something wasn’t quite right, though she couldn’t pinpoint it. Trusting her intuition, she took him to Provet for a check-up. Dr. Debbie English’s expertise shone through when a blood smear revealed early signs of biliary, a parasite notoriously hard to detect in its early stages, like finding a needle in a haystack. Pangolins are particularly susceptible to this condition under stress, but thanks to Emma’s quick action and Dr. Debbie’s skill, the infection was caught early and treated before it could become critical. Bamba’s now back on track, foraging with his stubborn spirit shining through. Bamba’s progress shows the power of skilled care and vigilance.

Huge thanks to all involved in Bamba's journey so far Limpopo Pangolin Collective, Wild Heart Wildlife Foundation, , , Umoya Khulula Wildlife Centre, & Provet Animal Hospital.

17/08/2025

Not allowed to kill
Not allowed to own
Protected by Law.