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Pangolins, nocturnal animals that feast on ants, are highly sought after for their supposed, but unproven, medicinal benefits, and as a culinary delicacy. They are said to be the most trafficked wild animal in the…
Nearly 200 rescued pangolins were released into the wild in Viet Nam in 2018 thanks, in part, to collaboration between UN Environment and the country’s biggest coffee shop chain, Highlands Coffee. Save Viet Nam…
World Pangolin Day on 16 February reminds us of the damage illegal wildlife trade is doing to the world’s only scaly mammal, but also that there is still a chance to save endangered species if we act wisely now. A…
Pangolins are small mammals that only move around at night. Hardly a zoo has been able to keep one alive. And yet, they sit above the elephant and rhino as the most illegally trafficked animal in the world.…
Of the more than 100 videos we produced in 2017, here are seven that bring out some of the highlights of the year. 1. World Pangolin Day On 18 February, we marked World Pangolin Day, which celebrates one of…
Ian Somerhalder, UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador What is a pangolin? You probably have no idea, and I can understand why. This small mammal is shy and only moves around at night. Hardly a zoo has been able to…
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