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Saving the Most Trafficked Mammal in the World

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SAVE VIETNAM'S WILDLIFE PANGOLIN RESCUE PROGRAM
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Pangolins are the worlds most trafficked mammal. Save Vietnam's Wildlife, based in Cuc Phuong National Park is on the ground working tirelessly to save this amazing species. In 2017 SVW rescued 407 pangolins as well as several other at risk species. Here are some shot's of a typical evening at SVW's rescue center, feeding their resident pangolins.
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Pangolin scales, although made solely of keratin like your fingernails, are considered quite valuable on the Traditional Chinese Medicine market. This has lead to  severe poaching across Africa and Asia and it is estimated that over 100,000 pangolins are taken from the wild each year.
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conservation vietnam southeast asia wildlife wildlife trafficking pangolins animals endangered Education Conservation frontlines
What does it takes to feed pangolins? Kilos and kilos of ant eggs.
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conservation vietnam southeast asia wildlife wildlife trafficking pangolins animals endangered Education Conservation frontlines
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Pangolins are the most trafficked animal in the world and are extremely endangered. Their scales are believed to have medicinal value even though Read More

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