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GET TO KNOW THE PANGOLIN
Family: Manidae
TYPE
Though Pangolins have scales they are actually mammals.
GET TO KNOW THE PANGOLIN
Family: Manidae
TYPE
Though Pangolins have scales they are actually mammals.
HOW TO SUPPORT
COLLECT STICKERS
Every campaign features a sticker that donates 100% of profits to conservation.
HOW TO SUPPORT
THE WORLD'S MOST TRAFFICKED MAMMAL
Where Do Pangolins Live?
Pangolins are found across Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, thriving in diverse habitats from tropical forests to grasslands and savannas.
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Asian Pangolins (Manis genus) – Found in countries like China, India, and Southeast Asia, they prefer forests and plantations.
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African Pangolins (Phataginus & Smutsia genera) – Found across central and southern Africa, living in forests, grasslands, and semi-arid regions.
Despite their adaptability, habitat loss and poaching threaten them in every region.
Fun Facts about Pangolins
Natural Armor – Their scales are made of keratin, the same protein as human nails! When threatened, they curl into a tight ball.
Crazy Tongues – Their tongues can be longer than their bodies and are anchored deep in their chests, perfect for slurping up thousands of ants and termites.
Nighttime Hunters – Most pangolins are nocturnal, using their keen sense of smell to locate insect nests.
Two-Legged Strolls – Some pangolins walk on two legs, balancing with their tails like tiny dinosaurs!
Super Moms – Baby pangolins, called “pangopups,” ride on their mother’s tails until they’re old enough to forage alone.
Why are Pangolins Endangered?
The Illegal Wildlife Trade
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Pangolins are the most trafficked mammals in the world. Their scales are falsely believed to have medicinal properties, and their meat is considered a delicacy in some cultures.
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Despite international trade bans, black-market demand fuels poaching, with tens of thousands killed each year.
Habitat Loss & Deforestation
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Expanding agriculture and urbanization are destroying pangolin habitats, making survival even harder.
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Without safe environments, pangolins struggle to find food and shelter, pushing them closer to extinction.
Photo Credit: Kelsey Prediger
Photo Credit: bbc wildlife magazine
Photo Credit: Kelsey Prediger
Community-based Pangolin Guardians are protecting pangolins where it matters most—on the ground.
Photo Credit: Kelsey Prediger
THE WORLD'S MOST TRAFFICKED MAMMAL
Where Do Pangolins Live?
Pangolins are found across Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, thriving in diverse habitats from tropical forests to grasslands and savannas.
-
Asian Pangolins (Manis genus) – Found in countries like China, India, and Southeast Asia, they prefer forests and plantations.
-
African Pangolins (Phataginus & Smutsia genera) – Found across central and southern Africa, living in forests, grasslands, and semi-arid regions.
Despite their adaptability, habitat loss and poaching threaten them in every region.
Fun Facts about Pangolins
Natural Armor – Their scales are made of keratin, the same protein as human nails! When threatened, they curl into a tight ball.
Crazy Tongues – Their tongues can be longer than their bodies and are anchored deep in their chests, perfect for slurping up thousands of ants and termites.
Nighttime Hunters – Most pangolins are nocturnal, using their keen sense of smell to locate insect nests.
Two-Legged Strolls – Some pangolins walk on two legs, balancing with their tails like tiny dinosaurs!
Super Moms – Baby pangolins, called “pangopups,” ride on their mother’s tails until they’re old enough to forage alone.
Why are Pangolins Endangered?
The Illegal Wildlife Trade
-
Pangolins are the most trafficked mammals in the world. Their scales are falsely believed to have medicinal properties, and their meat is considered a delicacy in some cultures.
-
Despite international trade bans, black-market demand fuels poaching, with tens of thousands killed each year.
Habitat Loss & Deforestation
-
Expanding agriculture and urbanization are destroying pangolin habitats, making survival even harder.
-
Without safe environments, pangolins struggle to find food and shelter, pushing them closer to extinction.
Photo Credit: Kelsey Prediger
Photo Credit: bbc wildlife magazine
Photo Credit: Kelsey Prediger
Community-based Pangolin Guardians are protecting pangolins where it matters most—on the ground.
Photo Credit: Kelsey Prediger
CONSERVATION HIGHLIGHT
PCRF
Earth Play is proud to officially partner with the Pangolin Conservation and Research Foundation (PCRF) in their fight to save critically endangered African Pangolins. PCRF works for a sustainable future for pangolins in southern Africa through conservation, research, collaboration, community engagement and local empowerment, and awareness and education.
CONSERVATION HIGHLIGHT
PCRF
Earth Play is proud to officially partner with the Pangolin Conservation and Research Foundation (PCRF) in their fight to save critically endangered African Pangolins. PCRF works for a sustainable future for pangolins in southern Africa through conservation, research, collaboration, community engagement and local empowerment, and awareness and education.
SAVE B4 EXTINCT PROGRAM + PANGOLIN CONSERVATION
Collectible Pangolin Conservation Sticker
Support animal conservation year-round with our exclusive collectible Conservation Stickers! Designed through our Save B4 Extinct program in collaboration with talented artists worldwide, each sticker features a donated illustration created to raise awareness for these endangered animals.
This sticker donates 100% of its profits directly to Pangolin Conservation and Research Foundation to help fund rescue, rehabilitation, and protection efforts for the endangered Pangolin. This sticker is our way to extend support beyond our monthly campaign, ensuring ongoing aid for pangolins in need.
Collect, share, and make a difference!
About the Artist
My wife says that I use art to process the energy I absorb throughout the day. Sometimes I'm paid for a tattoo or a logo (owlmagickink.myportfolio.com ), but between paid gigs, I have far too much spirit to share (kresskult.myportfolio.com)!
I have been blessed with the two bestest babies; my pitbull, Brianna, and Siberian, Black Water Tiger. You can see these cuties on my Instagram, @Jeffrey_Kress_Creates.
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Join the movement and turn passion into protection!
Join the movement and turn creative passion into protection!
SAVE B4 EXTINCT PROGRAM + PANGOLIN CONSERVATION
Collectible Pangolin Conservation Sticker
Support animal conservation year-round with our exclusive collectible Conservation Stickers! Designed through our Save B4 Extinct program in collaboration with talented artists worldwide, each sticker features a donated illustration created to raise awareness for these endangered animals.
This sticker donates 100% of its profits directly to Pangolin Conservation and Research Foundation to help fund rescue, rehabilitation, and protection efforts for the endangered Pangolin. This sticker is our way to extend support beyond our monthly campaign, ensuring ongoing aid for pangolins in need.
Collect, share, and make a difference!
About the Artist
My wife says that I use art to process the energy I absorb throughout the day. Sometimes I'm paid for a tattoo or a logo (owlmagickink.myportfolio.com ), but between paid gigs, I have far too much spirit to share (kresskult.myportfolio.com)!
I have been blessed with the two bestest babies; my pitbull, Brianna, and Siberian, Black Water Tiger. You can see these cuties on my Instagram, @Jeffrey_Kress_Creates.
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