Eye of the Pangolin. Pangolin Documentary in HD.

Pangolin.Africa・2 minutes read

Pangolins are highly trafficked due to the illegal wildlife trade, threatening their populations, but efforts by organizations like the African Pangolin Working Group aim to conserve them and their habitats. Dedicated individuals like Lisa Hywood and Andrew Jackson play crucial roles in caring for abused pangolins and working towards their rehabilitation and protection.

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  • Pangolins are the most trafficked mammal on earth due to the illegal wildlife trade, impacting their populations significantly.
  • Conservation efforts for pangolins are led by dedicated individuals and organizations like Wendy, Nikki, and the African Pangolin Working Group, focusing on education, rehabilitation, and legislation to protect these unique animals and their habitats.

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Recent questions

  • What is the most trafficked mammal?

    Pangolins

  • Who leads the African Pangolin Working Group?

    Nikki

  • What is the book "Poached" about?

    Illegal wildlife trade

  • What is the ecological role of pangolins?

    Keystone species

  • Who has been caring for pangolins for nearly 27 years?

    Lisa Hywood

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Summary

00:00

"Pangolins: Victims of Illegal Wildlife Trade"

  • Pangolins are unique animals that are not well-known to most people, with a significant percentage of the world's population unaware of them.
  • The illegal wildlife trade has severely impacted pangolins, making them the most trafficked mammal on earth.
  • Wendy has been studying the Temminck's ground Pangolin for three years, a species facing increasing poaching for the illegal wildlife trade.
  • The African Pangolin Working Group, led by Nikki, focuses on education, rehabilitation, enforcement, and legislation to conserve pangolins and their habitats.
  • The book "Poached" by Rachel Nuwer sheds light on the illegal wildlife trade, particularly focusing on pangolins.
  • Pangolins play a crucial ecological role as a keystone species by controlling ant and termite populations, impacting the ecosystem.
  • Efforts to rehabilitate pangolins, like Umi, involve specialists like Mickey and Andrew Jackson, who care for and monitor these animals.
  • Despite conservation efforts, pangolins face threats like electric fences, causing numerous deaths annually.
  • The story of Electra, an orphaned pangolin raised by Andrew Jackson, highlights the challenges and unique characteristics of these animals.
  • The search for a missing pangolin named Umi showcases the dedication of conservationists like Professor Ray Hanson in tracking and protecting these endangered animals.

18:21

Pangolin Conservation Efforts in Africa

  • A pangolin was found in a dense part of a comb, not in a hole, but curled up on the side of a bush.
  • The pangolin was estimated to have traveled between six and eight kilometers, a significant distance for a two-legged animal in 48 hours.
  • The pangolin showed signs of foraging and was tucked up in the shade of a bush, indicating she was finding food and resting.
  • The pangolin had been through horrific experiences, including abuse by poachers, but was now being monitored and cared for by dedicated individuals.
  • Lisa Hywood, a pangolin conservationist, has been caring for pangolins for nearly 27 years at the Tikki Hywood Foundation in Zimbabwe.
  • The foundation has grown to become a major influence in pangolin conservation across Africa, focusing on finding African solutions to African problems.
  • Axel, a researcher, is studying pangolins in Ghana and is working on establishing pangolin numbers in the region by accessing the bushmeat trade for information.
  • Traditional bushmeat trade sustainability is being questioned due to illegal pangolin trade, prompting concerns for pangolin populations.
  • Rod and Tamar Cassidy run a pangolin rehabilitation program in the Central African Republic, training local tribesmen to monitor rehabilitated pangolins in the forest.
  • Maya, a Swiss researcher, is running the pangolin rehabilitation program and is working to help a pangolin named Indima regain strength and return to the treetops.

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