PANGOLIN EXPERIENCES
PANGOLIN TRACKING
The Pangolin is the world's most trafficked mammal. With its scales being highly sought after and used in Traditional Chinese medicine it has now become highly endangered. Once confiscated from poachers and rehabilitated pangolins are released at specific locations which match their feeding and habitat requirements. Phinda reserve is one of these designated release sites and here you will be given the privilege to take part in the tracking of a pangolin and the opportunity to view a creature rarely ever seen in the wild!
PANGOLIN TAG FITMENT
The development of AI technology which has been incorporated into sophisticated tracking devices and has now made it possible to track, monitor and protect pangolins against poachers. These devices also allow researchers to gain valuable information which can be used in the conservation of these shy creatures. Occasionally there is the need to fit these tracking devices.