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Pangolins: The World's Most Trafficked Mammals Exposed

10/8/2025

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CNN's 'Call to Earth' series spotlights pangolins as the world's most trafficked mammals; eight species are threatened.
From 2010–2023, over 136,000 pangolins were illegally traded; China was the largest market.
The book '10 Years of Remembering Wildlife' features photography and aims to raise awareness and funds.
Profits from the book support 80 projects globally, raising over £1.23 million since 2016.

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Story summary

CNN's 'Call to Earth' series spotlights pangolins as the world's most trafficked mammals; eight species are threatened.
From 2010–2023, over 136,000 pangolins were illegally traded; China was the largest market.
The book '10 Years of Remembering Wildlife' features photography and aims to raise awareness and funds.
Profits from the book support 80 projects globally, raising over £1.23 million since 2016.