by Salima | Sep 3, 2025 | WCP News
By Maina Malaya Pangolins have been shrouded in mystery, both biologically and spiritually. Often called “scaly anteaters,” they hold the unfortunate title of being the world’s most trafficked mammals. Across Asia, their scales are used in traditional medicine, and...
by Salima | Aug 25, 2025 | WCP News
By Natasha Kabanda A tip-off sets law enforcement in motion; when they intercept the traffickers, they find a pangolin, curled tight, mute with fear, stuffed into a battered sack. To the untrained eye, it may appear as nothing more than a pile of dried leaves, but to...
by Salima | Aug 18, 2025 | WCP News
By Salima Mvula The first time Chitembo saw a pangolin, she stopped in her tracks. It was unlike anything she had ever encountered, with its body covered in overlapping scales that shimmered faintly in the light, almost like a fish pulled from the water. “I was...
by Salima | Aug 11, 2025 | WCP News
By Mirriam Nasilele Hidden beneath the undergrowth, covered in tough, keratin scales, and moving with quiet determination, the pangolin might seem like an unlikely candidate for global attention. Yet today, this elusive mammal has become Africa’s most urgent...
by Salima | Jun 25, 2025 | WCP News
By Natasha Kabanda Veterinary medicine is vital in wildlife conservation because it treats injuries and illnesses and supports broader efforts such as species rehabilitation, research, and policy development. From addressing trauma in rescued animals to providing...
