Pangolin Cause
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The pangolin cause
The Pangolin Conservation & Research Foundation (PCRF) aims to change that by conducting field research, collaborating with partners to inform policy and conservation guidelines, and raising awareness within communities to prevent further harm to these shy creatures. Pangolins are the most trafficked animals on earth, and their plight is one of the most pressing conservation issues facing our planet today. There are eight species of pangolins, four in Asia and four in Africa, and all of them are listed as endangered or critically endangered due to poaching and habitat destruction.
Pangolins are highly prized for their meat, which is considered a delicacy in many parts of Asia, and for their scales, which are used in traditional medicine and as a fashion accessory. The demand for pangolin products has driven a thriving illegal trade in these animals, including live capture and smuggling across international borders.
The illegal trade in pangolins is fueled by a complex network of organized criminal groups, who use sophisticated methods to evade law enforcement and transport pangolins across borders. The trade is estimated to be worth billions of dollars each year, making it one of the most profitable illegal wildlife trades in the world.
The impact of this trade on pangolin populations has been devastating. Pangolins have a low reproductive rate and slow growth rate, so their populations are particularly vulnerable to illegal hunting and trafficking. Some estimates suggest that up to 100,000 pangolins are poached and trafficked every year, and that their populations have declined by as much as 90% in some areas.
Efforts to protect pangolins have been hampered by a lack of awareness and funding, as well as the difficulty of enforcing wildlife laws in many countries. However, there has been growing international recognition of the need to protect pangolins, and a number of conservation organizations are working to raise awareness and strengthen protections for these unique animals.
Pangolin trafficking and poaching pose significant threats to the survival of pangolin species, pushing them toward extinction, the fate of pangolins and other endangered species depends on our willingness to take action to protect them.
PCRF was founded to address the gap in pangolin conservation efforts by focusing on research-informed conservation planning and increased awareness. The organization works across borders to observe, inform, and protect pangolins. Currently, PCRF's projects concentrate on the Temminck's pangolin across multiple countries, but the aim is to expand and help all African species. Click the link below to see how you can support their amazing cause.