Pangolins are the only mammals in the world covered entirely in protective scales — yet those very scales have made them one of the most trafficked animals globally. On World Pangolin Day, we’re shining a light on these shy, nocturnal insect-eaters who quietly support ecosystems by controlling ant and termite populations. Despite their importance, pangolins face relentless threats from illegal wildlife trade, habitat loss, and human exploitation. Protecting pangolins means strengthening enforcem