February 21, 2026
Guess We're Celebrating Pangolins Today!
Not a ton to choose from this week.
TL;DR
- Pangolins are the only mammals with scales and are sometimes known as "scaly anteaters."
- They are the most trafficked animal on Earth.
- Their scales are made of keratin, like fingernails, and are falsely believed to have medicinal properties.
- China has removed pangolin-based medicines from its official Pharmacopoeia.
- Pangolins are currently endangered.
- The Born Free Foundation offers symbolic pangolin adoptions to help conservation efforts.
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