In the rainforests of the Congo, Cameroon and Central African Republic (CAR) lives an elusive mammal that looks like a cross between an anteater, an armadillo and a pinecone. And thanks to poachers, ...

It’s thought to be the most-trafficked mammal in the world, but few people know that it exists. I recently introduced CNN Digital readers to the pangolin as part of my Change the List project, which ...

The second major seizure of pangolin scales in Singapore in under a week has highlighted the plight of one of the world’s most trafficked animals, a shy and secretive beast whose meat, blood and ...

Researchers and conservationists are embarking on a bold initiative to save the world’s most trafficked wild mammal — the pangolin. With core-funding support from the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, ...

Traditional Chinese medicine holds that the scales of a pangolin, a small ant-eating mammal, are "cool" and "salty." Eating those scales, the TCM thinking goes, may help expel wind, reduce swelling ...

Pangolins play an important role in the ecosystem. They are regarded as a natural pest controller as a single pangolin will eat up to 70 million insects annually. Local awareness is a must so that the ...

The decision to upgrade the protection level of the Chinese pangolin to the same level as the giant panda is expected to help strengthen the focus on pangolin monitoring, rescue and conservation in ...

Inside a metal vault here in rural Vietnam is a creature believed to be the most trafficked mammal in the world. No sounds come from its cage. No squeaks or howls. A padlocked door creaks open to ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Chinese officials recently intercepted a record-breaking illegal ...

Commercial trade of the pangolin, the aardvark-like mammal that is the world's most-trafficked animal, has been officially banned by the international body responsible for regulating the international ...