37K views · 997 reactions | The pangolin was crying for help and a kind guy rescued it! | D.L. Hughley | Facebook

Meet the black-bellied pangolin! Reposted from WildAid These elusive, nocturnal pangolins scale trunks and vines in search of ants and termites, using their long tongues and impressive grip to navigate the forest canopy of Central and West Africa. They’re one of the smallest and most secretive of the eight pangolin species. Pangolins are critical to the health of their ecosystems, yet they’re disappearing due to the demand for their meat and scales. Awareness is the first step toward protecting

5.4K views · 129 reactions | If you've never seen a video of a pangolin or watched the hypnotic way they move, here's your chance. These gentle, unusual mammals are facing problems: they are trafficked for their scales, and to breed. But now a group of committed individuals are helping rescue pangolins and restore them to the wild. See the June issue of National Geographic Magazine for their story: https://on.natgeo.com/2KETgX9 | National Geographic UK | Facebook