Scales Pangolin Rescue Fund

Scales Pangolin Rescue Fund Funding the rehabilitation & release of Temminck's Pangolins rescued from the illegal wildlife trade.

Our Scales Pangolin Rescue Fund store on Zazzle is packed with goodies: tees, mugs, totes, you name it, all rocking our ...
08/04/2025

Our Scales Pangolin Rescue Fund store on Zazzle is packed with goodies: tees, mugs, totes, you name it, all rocking our project logo loud and proud. It’s simple, it’s bold, and every single purchase sends 100% of the profits right to our work. We’re talking rescuing Temminck’s pangolins from the illegal trade and getting them back where they belong, the wild. Imagine rocking a logo tee or sipping from a logo mug, knowing you’re helping a pangolin thrive. Pretty sweet deal, huh?

Swing by https://www.zazzle.com/store/pangolin_rescue_fund to grab your fave. Let’s wear that logo and save some scales together!

Myths vs. Facts🥐 Myth: Pangolins shed their scales like snakes, leaving a trail of armour behind. Fact: Nope, no sheddin...
03/04/2025

Myths vs. Facts🥐

Myth: Pangolins shed their scales like snakes, leaving a trail of armour behind.
Fact: Nope, no shedding party here! Their scales grow with them, kind of like our hair, getting tougher and thicker as they age. It’s that built-in shield that helps them survive the wild.

Know a pangolin myth? Drop it in the comments and we’ll tackle it!

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Did you know❓Did you know that pangolins can sleep up to 16 hours a day? 🥐 While these amazing creatures are nocturnal, ...
27/03/2025

Did you know❓

Did you know that pangolins can sleep up to 16 hours a day? 🥐 While these amazing creatures are nocturnal, spending most of their night foraging for ants and termites, they love to rest during the day.

To recharge, pangolins find burrows or hidden spots in thick vegetation where they feel safe and secure. This means they are active during the night, using their sharp senses to hunt, but taking their beauty sleep when the sun is up!

Wouldn't it be nice to have a cozy burrow to curl up in for some extra 💤?

🥐 Pangolin protectors, YOU ROCK! We raised $468 for pangolins, plus $80 in matching funds from GlobalGiving’s Little by ...
27/03/2025

🥐 Pangolin protectors, YOU ROCK! We raised $468 for pangolins, plus $80 in matching funds from GlobalGiving’s Little by Little campaign! That’s $548 to rescue, rehab, and release these scaly survivors 🐜. Your support is incredible, thank you! 🧡

🥐 Pangolin team, heads-up: GlobalGiving’s $125,000 matching funds are gone! But every cent still helps "Save the Temminc...
26/03/2025

🥐 Pangolin team, heads-up: GlobalGiving’s $125,000 matching funds are gone! But every cent still helps "Save the Temminck’s Pangolin" 🐜 with rescues and rehab.
Tomorrow, we’ll share what we’ve raised, but you can still keep giving at https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/save-the-temmincks-pangolin-in-south-africa ! 🧡Let’s secure their future, just like you did for Nicolaas! 🥐⏰

Umoya Khulula Wildlife Centre Provet Animal Hospital Limpopo Pangolin Collective

Looking back on Wilma’s incredible journey always brings a smile, this pangolin’s story is one for the books, and now it...
26/03/2025

Looking back on Wilma’s incredible journey always brings a smile, this pangolin’s story is one for the books, and now it’s been beautifully captured in an oil-on-canvas painting by the talented Storm Barkas (Storm Barkas Art). Titled Sun Soaked, it’s based on Amy's absolute favourite photo of Wilma, snapped by LOTTY H. Elopements while she was grooming herself in the sunshine, and it’s now available at Warren Cary Wildlife Gallery.

Wilma came into our lives in April 2021, rescued from the illegal wildlife trade at just 3.5kg. She was young and fragile, but thankfully hadn’t been in captivity long, giving her a solid shot at recovery and that’s where Wilma started her comeback. Over six months, she blew us away, gaining weight steadily, hitting 5.5kg by October 2021. For a pangolin, every gram counts and normally, we wait for young pangolins to reach 6kg before release, but Wilma was doing so well we kicked off her soft release a bit early.

In a secure wildlife area, she began her journey back to the wild, and she took to it like a pro. From day one, she was foraging and feeding well, a huge relief since pangolins can crash fast if they don’t settle in. By January 2022, after two months of ‘walking’ with our team to carve out her territory, she was ready to fly solo. And fly she did, by March, she’d gained over 2.5kg (hitting around 8kg) and even had a few visits from Riaan, a rehabbed male released nearby. Two rescued pangolins thriving together? That’s the dream! By August 2022, Wilma was a hefty 11kg, and in February 2023, her tracking tags came off, making her a truly wild pangolin again.

Reflecting on Wilma’s transformation, from a tiny 3.5kg rescue to a strong, free 11kg beauty, feels like a celebration of what’s possible when we work together. Storm’s painting, inspired by that moment of Wilma grooming herself in the sun, captures her spirit perfectly, and we are so excited to share it with you all.

Pangolin rescue and rehabilitation is a team effort. We extend heartfelt thanks to Umoya Khulula Wildlife Centre Provet Animal Hospital Limpopo Pangolin Collective and our amazing donors for making Wilma’s recovery possible.

*ALL PANGOLINS ARE HOUSED AND TREATED OFF-SITE AT UNDISCLOSED SECURE LOCATIONS*

🥐 Pangolin guardians, less than 20% of GlobalGiving’s $125,000 match remains! The Little by Little campaign ends March 2...
26/03/2025

🥐 Pangolin guardians, less than 20% of GlobalGiving’s $125,000 match remains!

The Little by Little campaign ends March 28, but funds could vanish TODAY. Your $10 gift to "Save the Temminck’s Pangolin" becomes $15 🐜 to fuel vet care 🩺 and release for the pangolins poached daily.

Act NOW, Wilma got her second chance; give another rescue theirs: www.globalgiving.org/projects/save-the-temmincks-pangolin-in-south-africa ⏰🧡

Umoya Khulula Wildlife Centre Provet Animal Hospital Limpopo Pangolin Collective

🚨 URGENT: Only 40% of GlobalGiving’s $125,000 match remains! The Little by Little campaign is running out of matching fu...
25/03/2025

🚨 URGENT: Only 40% of GlobalGiving’s $125,000 match remains!

The Little by Little campaign is running out of matching funds FAST!

Your $50 gift to "Save the Temminck’s Pangolin" becomes $75 to rescue, rehab, and release these scaly survivors, but only if you give NOW before the match vanishes: www.globalgiving.org/projects/save-the-temmincks-pangolin-in-south-africa 🥐⏰

🥐 Pangolin Defenders, it’s GO TIME! Our "Save the Temminck’s Pangolin" is competing in GlobalGiving’s Little by Little c...
25/03/2025

🥐 Pangolin Defenders, it’s GO TIME!

Our "Save the Temminck’s Pangolin" is competing in GlobalGiving’s Little by Little campaign. Right now, every donation up to $50 gets a 50% match 👉 $50 turns into $75 💰 to rescue, rehab, and release Temminck’s pangolins from the illegal wildlife trade.

The $125,000 matching pool is limited, so don’t wait, jump in today at www.globalgiving.org/projects/save-the-temmincks-pangolin-in-south-africa and let’s give these scaly survivors a boost! 🧡

🐜Your donation ensures future rescues return to the wild, just like Nonna could! 🥐

Umoya Khulula Wildlife Centre, Provet Animal Hospital Limpopo Pangolin Collective

24/03/2025
🐜Trivia Answer Time! 🥐The correct answer is: Pangopup! Baby pangolins, or "pangopups," are born with soft scales that ha...
18/03/2025

🐜Trivia Answer Time! 🥐

The correct answer is: Pangopup!

Baby pangolins, or "pangopups," are born with soft scales that harden over time, just like their parents. These adorable little ones are completely dependent on their mothers for care, feeding, and protection in their early days. Pangopups cling to their mother’s tail as she forages for food, learning the ropes of survival in the wild.

Fun fact: Pangopups are born one at a time, twins are extremely rare! They’ll stay with mom for several months before becoming more independent.

Protecting these vulnerable young pangopups means protecting their mothers, too! 🧡

🥐🐜 Pangolin Trivia Time! Did you know that baby pangolins have a special name? 🤔 These little ones cling to their mother...
16/03/2025

🥐🐜 Pangolin Trivia Time!

Did you know that baby pangolins have a special name? 🤔 These little ones cling to their mother’s tail for the first few months of life, learning how to navigate the world.

What is a baby pangolin is called? Drop your answer in the comments! ⬇️

Stay tuned for the answer in our post on Tuesday! Let’s see who gets it right!

📷 www.savepangolins.org

BACK IN ACTION: A Vehicle That Saves Wildlife!Not long ago, the SAPS Endangered Species Unit faced a major crisis, their...
14/03/2025

BACK IN ACTION: A Vehicle That Saves Wildlife!

Not long ago, the SAPS Endangered Species Unit faced a major crisis, their only vehicle, used for assisting the Limpopo Pangolin Collective in recovering pangolins from the illegal wildlife trade and responding to ALL endangered species operations, suffered severe front-wheel damage. With no backup, every moment off the road put wildlife at risk.

But thanks to our donors, we were able to step in and fund the full repair, getting this essential vehicle back where it belongs: on the front lines of conservation. This isn’t just about fixing a vehicle, it’s about ensuring that rescues don’t get delayed, that every animal in need is reached, and that conservation teams have the tools to protect our most vulnerable species.

To everyone who supports our work, this is what your generosity makes possible. Thank you for being part of real, tangible change for endangered wildlife!

🐜Myth vs. Fact: The Truth About Pangolin Scales 🥐✖️Myth: Pangolin scales have powerful medicinal properties and can trea...
12/03/2025

🐜Myth vs. Fact: The Truth About Pangolin Scales 🥐

✖️Myth: Pangolin scales have powerful medicinal properties and can treat illnesses.
✔Fact: Pangolin scales are made of keratin, the same material as human fingernails and hair. There is zero scientific evidence that they have any medicinal benefits.

Yet, despite this fact, pangolins are the most trafficked mammals in the world. Their scales are illegally poached and sold in traditional medicine markets, ground into powders, boiled into tonics, and falsely marketed as cures for ailments ranging from arthritis to cancer. In reality, consuming pangolin scales is no different from chewing on your own nails.

The Real Cost? This widespread myth is driving pangolins to extinction. Populations are plummeting as poachers target them to meet demand, particularly in Asian black markets. In Africa, pangolins are also killed for bushmeat and local belief-based uses.

The Truth Matters: Spreading awareness and ending the demand for pangolin scales is one of the most critical steps in saving them. Conservation efforts, law enforcement, and public education can help turn the tide before it’s too late.

You can be part of the change. Support pangolin conservation, share the truth, and help debunk the myths that put them at risk.

06/03/2025

Love it! 🥐😝

03/03/2025

Archie thriving where he belongs 🥰

Did you know❓Pangolins are master diggers! With their long, curved claws, these incredible creatures can dig through dir...
27/02/2025

Did you know❓
Pangolins are master diggers! With their long, curved claws, these incredible creatures can dig through dirt as hard as cement in search of ants 🐜 Their strong digging abilities are a vital part of their survival, allowing them to access their food sources deep underground.

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South Africa is home to the little known Temminck's ground pangolin. There is a rapidly escalating and urgent need to help save pangolins confiscated from the illegal wildlife trade. ProVet Wildlife Services are at the cutting edge of these conservation efforts, and are leading the way in rescue and rehabilitation of these elusive and critically endangered species.

​Pangolins are the world's most illegally trafficked animal in the world! Poached for both traditional African beliefs, as well as rapidly developing Asian markets for use in traditional medicines and as a delicacy. The fact is that pangolin scales are made out of keratin. No different to human finger and toenails.

​The Pangolin Rescue Fund is working very closely with ProVet Wildlife Services, Hoedspruit's specialist wildlife veterinarians, led by Dr Pete Rogers, as the rescued pangolin first responders, medical carers and support for all pangolins rescued from the illegal wildlife trade in the Hoedspruit area. The pangolins arrive severely compromised, stressed, malnourished and dehydrated, requiring around the clock medical care and support.

With your help through contributions, symbolic adoptions and raising awareness we can give the pangolins that are rescued from the illegal wildlife trade a second chance in life and return them back to the wild where they belong!