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A mother and a pup. This species, known as Philippine pangolin, is listed as a critically endangered animal.
Conservation Efforts
Conservation Efforts
As a result of the increasing threats to the pangolins, many conservation efforts have been made to save the scaly anteaters.
Conservation efforts have been listed below.
IUCN Scales Up Conservation Efforts.
IUCN Scales Up Conservation Efforts.
In 2014, the IUCN SSC Pangolin Specialist group launched an action plan to save the critters. Dubbed "Scaling Up Pangolin Conservation," the project aims to improve pangolin conservation efforts, with the added effort of combatting poaching as well.
Follow the Money, not the Animal.
Follow the Money, not the Animal.
A strategy to help disrupt smugglers and poachers in the black market is an approach called "Follow the money instead of the animal." This aims to disrupt money flowing through the wildlife market. However, this method does not really stop poaching, so it is rather unreliable.
These pangolins are trapped in cages inside an illegal wildlife market.
Breeding in Captivity.
Breeding in Captivity.
Attempts to breed pangolins in captivity have been made, but unfortunately most of these attempts haven't worked. This is because pangolins rely on a wide habitat and very specific diets. Pangolins are also very fragile, and they are susceptible to various diseases. To make matters worse, pangolins saved from illegal trades may also have parasites, which would worsen their lifespans even more.
You may also be thinking, "All these attempts are nice, but what companies and organizations are helping out with these efforts?"
Well, you are in luck!
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