A pangolin is a nocturnal animal covered with scales. These are the only mammals that have scales all over their body. Pangolins have eight species divided between Asia and Africa; out of these species, all are on the verge of extinction. Pangolins have been hunted for a long time for a lot of purposes. Pangolins have medicinal, natural pest-controlling, and dietary use. Scales of the Pangolins have medicinal uses and have been used since historical times.

Adopting a Pangolin is the best way to save the extinction of these creatures. Adopt a Pangolin and help Born Free to nurture and care for the rescued Pangolins and help them rehabilitate. Your donation will help Born Free to save Pangolins from the verge of extinction, protect them from poaching, and monitor them even after their arrival into the wild. Let’s see more about the adoption of Pangolin:

What are the threats that Pangolins face?

The number of Pangolins is drastically declining, and they are on the line of extinction because of many reasons:

·        The Pangolin are on the line of extinction mainly because of illegal wildlife trade for their meat and scales. The estimation of Pangolin death is scary as it is estimated that around one million Pangolins have been poached in the last decade. These are extremely shy creatures who do not attack any humans intentionally, and hence, there is no reason to kill such innocent and highly solitary creatures. Pangolins are the most trafficked mammals in the world today. This illegal trafficking is mainly due to the fact that Pangolin meat is considered a delicacy, and their scales have medicinal use. Even though the pangolin trade is banned, it continues on a large scale.

·        Deforestation is another reason for the decreasing rate of Pangolins. Loss of habitat leads to the death of many animals, including pangolins. Many different human activities, like the conversion of forests into agricultural land, can cause the destruction of the Pangolin habitat.

·        Death of Pangolins has also been reported due to crossing roads and construction of roads and other human activities like mining, dam construction, and much more.

·        The increase in drastic climate change is also a growing threat to the pangolins. This causes changes in their habitat and food sources, which can lead to their untimely death.

Why should you adopt a pangolin?

The eight species of pangolins are on the verge of extinction. Pangolins are very important creatures that are a crucial part of the natural ecosystem. Pangolins are shy and highly solitary, which do not cause any harm, and hence, it is important to promote awareness about their conservation.

Pangolins are the natural way to control pests, as they consume a large amount of termites and ants on a daily basis. The extinction of pangolins will lead to ecosystem imbalance and a drastic increase in the number of termites. Survival of the pangolins is quite crucial for maintaining the ecosystem balance. It also contributes to the protection of forests and crops from pest damage.

Adopting a pangolin is a big step in the direction of reducing and ultimately stopping the illegal trafficking of animals, as the Pangolin is the most poached mammal. It provides support to the rescue and rehabilitation of the pangolins. Adopting a Pangolin helps to fund the rehabilitation that ensures feeding, veterinary care, security, and reintroduction into the wild.

If you want to make a meaningful contribution to nature and Mother Earth, adopting a pangolin is the best way to do it. The adoption funds donated during the pangolin adoption go into anti-poaching efforts and rescue enforcement. Take a step towards saving this threatened species and, make a difference and adopt a Pangolin.

Adopt a Pangolin through Boen Free!

Adopt a Pangolin and allow Born Free to make efforts toward the rescue and rehabilitation of the Pangolins. They will also monitor and keep track of the Pangolin once they are released back into the wild. Adoption of the Pangolin comes with a personalized adoption certificate. Adopting a pangolin can done in two ways: Physical adoption and Digital adoption. Physical adoption will be delivered through post, along with an optional soft toy. In the Digital adoption pack, 33 percent of the donation goes towards the vital work of Born Free. Regular updates about the adopted Pangolin will be provided either via mail or post, depending upon the chosen package. Adopting a Pangolin can also be a great and thoughtful gift for your loved ones.

Pangolins are shy and innocent mammals that have a huge role in the environment. Their extinction will severely impact the ecosystem balance and increase the poaching of other animals and mammals. Saving Pangolins and protecting them and other animals from poaching is taking a step towards making a difference in nature and adopt a Pangolin today!