Pangolin are important. Both culturally and ecologically, pangolin definitely punch above their weight. In Zimbabwean tradition, these creatures are believed to symbolise good fortune and prosperity. They are also known as “ecosystem engineers” for the role they play in maintaining soil health (by burrowing and digging) and in controlling insect populations. However, despite – and largely because of – their armour-like scales, pangolin are heavily poached and trafficked. Through combining expert