Pangolin news

Here are some recent news articles and updates about pangolins:

Conservation Efforts

• The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has launched a new campaign to protect pangolins, which are the most trafficked mammals in the world. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the plight of pangolins and to support conservation efforts. (Source: IUCN)
• The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has launched a new program to protect pangolins in Africa, which includes working with local communities to reduce pangolin poaching and trade. (Source: WWF)

Poaching and Trafficking

• A recent report by the Wildlife Justice Commission found that pangolin scales are being smuggled into China and Vietnam, where they are used in traditional medicine. The report also found that pangolin poaching is increasing in Africa, particularly in Nigeria and Cameroon. (Source: Wildlife Justice Commission)
• In a recent operation, Thai authorities seized over 1,000 pangolin scales and arrested several suspects in connection with a pangolin trafficking ring. (Source: Reuters)

Research and Science

• Scientists have discovered a new species of pangolin in Africa, which was previously unknown to science. The new species, called the long-tailed pangolin, is found in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo. (Source: National Geographic)
• Researchers have found that pangolins are important ecosystem engineers, helping to control insect populations and maintain forest health. The study highlights the importance of conserving pangolins and their habitats. (Source: Science Daily)

Other News

• The Chinese government has announced plans to ban the use of pangolin scales in traditional medicine, which is a major step forward in pangolin conservation. (Source: Xinhua News Agency)
• The African Pangolin Working Group has launched a new initiative to promote pangolin conservation and research in Africa. The initiative includes a range of activities, including training programs for conservationists and researchers. (Source: African Pangolin Working Group)