Pangolins are considered the most illegally trafficked mammal in the world—scaly, cat-size, nocturnal anteaters found in Africa and Asia. It’s estimated that in the last 10 years, a million pangolins have been trafficked. Pangolins are now one of the most valuable animals to need protection. This short film produced by Coral and Oak Studios follows the regrettable voyage a pangolin takes from the moment it is caught to the moment it is consumed. The Short Film Showcase spotlights exceptional short videos created by filmmakers from around the web and selected by National Geographic editors. The filmmakers created the content presented, and the opinions expressed are their own, not those of National Geographic Partners.
Pangolins are native to Southeast Asia and Africa. This film tracks the poaching of Pangolins in the Philippines as food for sale in China. Click on the link to view this short National Geographic film.
Source: The Tragic Tale of a Pangolin, the World’s Most Trafficked Animal
