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Adopt A Pangolin

The pangolin is the world’s most illegally traded mammal. Demand for pangolin scales and meat means this shy and fascinating creature could become extinct before we have a chance to understand it fully.

There are eight species of pangolin, all of which are declining in number and range listed from Critically Endangered to Vulnerable on the IUCN’s Red List. Found in Asia and Africa, these scaly creatures are adept at tearing apart termite mounds with their claws and using their long sticky tongues to retrieve the insects inside.

Adopt a pangolin today

The pangolin is the world’s most illegally traded mammal. Demand for pangolin scales and meat means this shy and fascinating creature could become extinct before we have a chance to understand it fully.
There are eight species of pangolin, all of which are declining in number and range listed from Critically Endangered to Vulnerable on the IUCN’s Red List. Found in Asia and Africa, these scaly creatures are adept at tearing apart termite mounds with their claws and using their long sticky tongues to retrieve the insects inside.
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WHY ADOPT A PANGOLIN?

There are eight different species of pangolin, all of which are declining in numbers because of hunting, the illegal wildlife trade and habitat loss. According to the IUCN, Chinese, Sunda and Philippine pangolins are Critically Endangered; giant ground, white-bellied and Indian pangolins are Endangered; and Temminck’s and black-bellied pangolins are Vulnerable.

Pangolins have been historically hunted for their meat, bile, scales and claws. Today, pangolins are the world’s most trafficked mammals.

Your adoption will help Born Free care for orphaned and injured pangolins rescued by Lilongwe Wildlife Trust in Malawi, as well as helping to fund our work to campaign against the illegal wildlife trade and protect their natural habitat.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR PANGOLIN ADOPTION

You can choose either a physical adoption pack, which you will receive in the post and comes with an optional soft toy. Alternatively, you can opt for a digital adoption pack where 33% more of your adoption fee can go towards our vital work (compared to a physical adoption), and this would be received via email. Both types of adoption pack feature a personalised adoption certificate.

Help care for pangolins with an animal adoption and you’ll receive your exclusive adoption pack containing…
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Adoption Pack

Including an adoption certificate, animal story, fact sheet and beautiful photo of your adopted animal.
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Regular Updates

Including a print or digital copy of our bi-annual My Adopt magazine with exclusive updates on all our adopted animals.
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Soft Toy

If you pick a physical adoption pack, you can have your own cuddly toy to keep at home. Toy may vary from one shown.

BY ADOPTING AN PANGOLIN, YOU WILL HAVE A MASSIVE IMPACT

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Support the pangolin rescue work of Lilongwe Wildlife Trust, in Malawi

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Help rescue orphaned pangolins and provide the lifesaving care they need

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Release orphaned pangolins, and those saved from the wildlife trade, back to the wild

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Monitor released orphans, back in their natural habitat, where they belong

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Support Born Free’s work to campaign against the illegal wildlife trade of pangolins, their scales and their meat

ADOPTING A PANGOLIN AS A GIFT?

For adopt a pangolin gifts, the adoption certificate can be personalised with the name of your choice when you purchase the adoption. If you choose a physical adoption, delivery can be arranged to a separate address; if you choose a digital adoption the adoption pack will be sent to you, for you to pass on to the recipient.

 

NEED HELP WITH YOUR PANGOLIN ADOPTION?

Read our FAQs below or call our customer support team on 01403 240170.

Adoptions last one year (those paid monthly by direct debit roll over until cancelled).

For VAT purposes, of your total donation, £13.50 (inc. VAT) if you opt to receive a soft toy and £6.00 (inc. VAT) if you opt not to receive a soft toy, will be considered as payment for the benefits received.

Funds from all adoptions could protect wild animals, both captive and free-living, around the world. 

These funds will be used wherever they are needed most. 

ADOPT A PANGOLIN FAQS

Helping us protect pangolins from the illegal wildlife trade, and rescue and rehabilitate orphaned or injured pangolins, with an animal adoption couldn’t be easier:

  • Select the amount you want to pay by Direct Debit each month: £3, £5, £10 or more, or if you prefer a one-off payment you can choose to donate any amount from £36
  • Fill out your adoption details including the name on the certificate
  • Complete your billing & delivery details
  • Enter your payment details. You can pay by card or PayPal

You can choose to donate either from £3 per month, or a one-off payment from £36, depending on your preference. The more you donate, the more we will be able to achieve for these beautiful creatures and don’t forget, we’ll keep you updated as we progress!

Choosing to pay by Direct Debit helps your money go further; it helps our long-term planning and keeps our administration costs down.

When you adopt a pangolin, you will receive either a digital or physical adoption pack, depending on what you chose. The pack contains a personalised certificate, animal story, fact sheet and photo for display. You will also receive a copy of our bi-annual My Adopt magazine with exclusive updates, and if you chose a physical pack with a soft toy, you will receive your pack in the post.

Most importantly, your adoption helps us deliver our vital conservation work, ensuring we help us rescue, rehabilitate and release orphaned and injured pangolins in Malawi– our Pangolin Family. Your donation also supports campaigning to end the illegal wildlife trade, which is resulting in declining pangolin populations, and protect vital habitats for pangolins.

Digital adoptions mean no packaging, minimal carbon footprint and maximum support for your adopted animal, and Born Free’s work. Digital adoptions mean 33% more of your adoption fee will go directly towards helping animals, compared to choosing a physical adoption pack.

You will receive the digital pack by email, containing all the adoption documents and a personalised adoption certificate, which you can either keep for yourself, or forward on to your chosen recipient if you are buying the adoption as a gift.

We will process and send your order within 3 working days and would normally expect it to arrive within 7 working days to addresses within the UK. Please allow 28 working days for delivery on overseas orders. Please note – we cannot hold orders for delivery on a specific date.

For overseas orders, customs charges may be levied prior to delivery. We would suggest checking to see if these may apply before placing your order.

Orders do not need to be signed for but come in a box which won’t fit through the letterbox, so you will need to be available to accept the delivery. It will either be left in a safe place or a card will be left if you’re unavailable.

We have a magazine where you will be able to track the progress of your pangolin adoption.

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