For one of the most heavily persecuted creatures on the planet, protection sometimes requires a very hands-on approach.

After being confiscated from poachers and rehabilitated, a Sunda pangolin (Manis javanica) awaits release into Cuc Phuong National Park in Vietnam.

Taking Pangolin off the Menu

05.10.2016

Without the tireless efforts of local conservation heroes, one of the most heavily trafficked animals on the planet might just go extinct—before you even know it exists.

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Handle With Care

Taking Pangolin off the Menu

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