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15 Apr 2013

Philippines: Thousands of Frozen Pangolins Discovered on Chinese Ship  0

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Philippines: Thousands of Frozen Pangolins Discovered on Chinese Ship (via Annamiticus)

A Chinese fishing vessel which ran aground in Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the Philippines, was carrying 400 boxes of frozen pangolins in its cargo hold. Each box reportedly contained 25 to 30 pangolins. The 12 Chinese fishermen aboard the ship were taken into custody…

04 Apr 2013

Southeast Asia: Over 200 Live Pangolins Seized in Less Than 10 Days  0

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Southeast Asia: Over 200 Live Pangolins Seized in Less Than 10 Days (via Annamiticus)

Authorities in Malaysia and Thailand have intercepted two illegal shipments of live pangolins in a span of less than 10 days. The first incident occurred on on March 19th, when Malaysia’s Department of Wildlife and National Parks seized 133 pangolins at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).…

23 Mar 2013

Vietnam: Investigative Reporters Expose ‘Godmothers’ of Illegal Pangolin Trade  0

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Undercover reporters in Vietnam enter the gruesome world of pangolin smuggling and divulge their shocking story.
Undercover reporters in Vietnam enter the secret world of pangolin smuggling and meet the “godmothers” of this gruesome trade.

“Tons of pangolins are transported from the border between Laos and Vietnam through Cau Treo Border Gate. All owners of the pangolin shipments are women, and these so-called “godmothers” run perfect systems that men could not.”

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17 Feb 2013

Adorable and Addictive: ‘Pangolin’ iPhone Game  0

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Pangolin is the new game by Feedtank
Pangolin is the new game by Feedtank: It’s fun to play and is helping to raise awareness about pangolins, too! Image by Feedtank.

When the developers at Feedtank — a small interactive studio specializing in the creation of playful interactive experiences — were looking for a character to star in their new game, they made a surprising discovery: The pangolin.

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23 Jan 2013

Indonesia: Pangolin Skins and Hornbill Casques Seized, Four Suspects Arrested  0

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Four Chinese nationals were arrested in Indonesia while attempting to smuggle 189 pangolin skins and 248 hornbill casques to Hong Kong. Photo: iStockphoto.com

Customs officers at Jakarta International Airport nabbed four suspects who were attempting to smuggle 189 pangolin skins and 248 hornbill casques out of the country.

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05 Jan 2013

2012: A Year of Both Heartbreak and Hope for Pangolins  0

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2012: A Year of Both Heartbreak and Hope for Pangolins (via Annamiticus)

Although 2012 was an undeniably difficult year for the elusive pangolin, there is indeed hope for this unique species. Between January and July 2012, at least 43 pangolin seizures were made across eleven countries, representing approximately 2,550 pangolins (scales, flesh and whole pangolins, dead…

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02 Jan 2013

World Pangolin Day is 16 February 2013! #worldpangolinday  0

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Join us in celebrating the second annual World Pangolin Day!

The second annual World Pangolin Day will be celebrated on February 16th, 2013.
It’s almost time for World Pangolin Day, which will be celebrated on Saturday, February 16th!

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11 Dec 2012

Indonesia: Pangolin Traffickers Busted by Rhino Protection Unit  0

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Rhino Protection Units apprehended pangolin trafficking suspects in a village near Bukit Barasan Selatan National Park. Photo courtesy of International Rhino Foundation.

Thanks to the efforts of Rhino Protection Units (RPUs) in Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park, members of a known pangolin trafficking syndicate have been apprehended.

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24 Sep 2012

IUCN SSC Pangolin Specialist Group Launches New Website  0

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The IUCN SSC Pangolin Specialist Group has launched a new website. Photo © Gary Ades

The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Species Survival Commission (SSC) Pangolin Specialist Group has launched a new website devoted to pangolin conservation and research.

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