{"id":16034,"date":"2025-02-18T15:15:18","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T15:15:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/?p=16034"},"modified":"2025-06-11T12:20:04","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T11:20:04","slug":"pangolin-conservation-new-rescue-centre-opens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/blog\/pangolin-conservation-new-rescue-centre-opens\/","title":{"rendered":"Pangolin Conservation: New Rescue Centre Opens"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 id=\"a-major-step-for-pangolin-conservation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Major Step for Pangolin Conservation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On World Pangolin Day, the African Pangolin Working Group (APWG) achieved a significant milestone in the fight to protect one of Africa\u2019s most endangered yet elusive mammals. They officially opened the Pangolarium, a pioneering facility dedicated to pangolin conservation and the rescue and rehabilitation of pangolins caught in the illegal wildlife trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"a-safe-haven-for-rescued-pangolins\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Safe Haven for Rescued Pangolins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This state-of-the-art centre\u2014the first of its kind\u2014provides a safe, controlled environment where rescued pangolins receive expert care before their return to the wild. Designed to replicate natural conditions, the Pangolarium offers a critical stepping stone for pangolins recovering from the trauma of poaching and trafficking. Additionally, it serves as a research hub, improving scientific understanding and refining rehabilitation techniques to boost survival rates post-release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"expert-care-from-leading-veterinarians\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expert Care from Leading Veterinarians<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr Kelsey Skinner, a renowned wildlife veterinarian, leads the facility\u2019s rehabilitation efforts. Her team employs advanced veterinary care tailored to the unique needs of pangolins, ensuring each individual has the best chance of recovery. By combining expertise with innovation, APWG is setting new standards in pangolin conservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pangolin-conservation-how-eae-supports-apwg\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pangolin Conservation &#8211; How EAE Supports APWG <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2021, EAE supported APWG by <a href=\"https:\/\/explorersagainstextinction.co.uk\/project\/saving-pangolins-south-africa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">funding tracking devices<\/a> that monitor rehabilitated pangolins after release. These devices play a crucial role in ensuring that rescued pangolins successfully adapt to life in the wild. The opening of the Pangolarium marks a significant step forward in conservation, strengthening efforts to combat poaching, habitat destruction, and illegal trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"the-urgent-need-to-protect-pangolins\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Urgent Need to Protect Pangolins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pangolins are the most trafficked mammals in the world. In 2024 alone, authorities seized over 72.5 tonnes of pangolin scales, representing more than 800,000 animals. A single seizure in Singapore involved 18 tonnes of scales, equating to an estimated 36,000 pangolins. However, experts believe these figures represent only a fraction of the illegal trade, as many shipments go undetected. Facilities like the Pangolarium offer a crucial lifeline, providing these animals with a second chance at survival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"join-the-fight-to-save-pangolins\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join the Fight to Save Pangolins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/africanpangolin.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">African Pangolin Working Group<\/a>, follow their latest updates on social media, and discover ways to support pangolin conservation today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Image:APWG<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Major Step for Pangolin Conservation On World Pangolin Day, the African Pangolin Working Group (APWG) achieved a significant milestone in the fight to protect one of Africa\u2019s most endangered&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":16035,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[517,44],"tags":[675,628,676,674],"powerkit_post_featured":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.1 - 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