Beverly Joubert

Beverly Joubert Instagram – There is perhaps no animal quite as unique and mesmerisingly unusual as the pangolin. The only mammal to be entirely covered in scales – an armoured defence that’s remarkably effective at protecting against even the most resilient of predators (take a look at the clip from Game of Lions linked in my bio to see how they fare against Africa’s biggest cats) – pangolins are also equipped with sharp claws to help tear open termite and ant nests revealing cavities into which a long, sticky tongue can probe for food. Encountering a pangolin in the wild is like stumbling across some ancient being, a creature that seems too implausible to be shuffling across the dusty savannah. Yet, despite their elusive nature, pangolins remain one of the world’s most trafficked species – trapped in a cruel trade fuelled by demand for their scales and meat.⁣
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This #WorldPangolinDay, we’re reminded of the importance of protecting these incredible mammals. Hopefully through safeguarding their habitats and ensuring their protection, pangolins (and all other species with which they share a home) will be given a better chance at survival. ⁣
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