Meet the Giant Ground Pangolin (Smutsia gigantea) Introducing the African Giant Ground Pangolin, the largest pangolin species on Earth. These elusive, nocturnal giants can reach up to 1.5 metres in length and weigh 30kg or more, making them true icons of Central and West Africa’s forests. Despite their size, they are incredibly secretive and rarely seen in the wild. They are currently critically threatened due to habitat loss and poaching, making every confirmed sighting invaluable for conservat

Pangolin Fact Friday 🐜👅 Did you know the Temminck’s pangolin (Smutsia temminckii) has the largest range of any African pangolin species, and is adapted to arid environments with as little as 250 mm of annual rainfall? That’s right… they don’t actually need to drink water and is the only African species in arid habitats. Temminck’s pangolins obtain all the moisture they need from their diet of ants and termites. These tiny prey species provide enough hydration to sustain them, even in dry savan