Meet the pangolin. The world’s only scaly mammal, pangolins are now trafficked at a higher rate than rhinos, elephants and tigers combined, primarily for medicinal use in China, Thailand and Vietnam.

Armed with armor made of scales and long claws, this mesmerizing mammal roams parts of Asia and Africa. Let’s take a closer look at what makes this animal so intriguing. Here are 10 amazing facts ...

The Pangolin Party will raise awareness about the pangolin, an endangered species that’s known as the “scaly anteater.” It’s covered with scales made of keratin, the same tough protein that human ...

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — They are hunted for their unique scales, and the demand makes them the most trafficked mammal in the world. Wildlife conservationists are again raising the plight of ...