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A CELEBRATION OF TRIUMPH ON WORLD PANGOLIN DAY

Pangolin Day

Thanks to your generous donations, and the support of the African Pangolin Working Group, we achieved a remarkable feat: the successful rescue and release of nine precious pangolins into their natural habitat. These scaly mammals are not just survivors, they are the heart of African wildlife, and your donations played a vital part in keeping…

18 FEBRUARY: THE DAY OF THE PANGOLIN

World Pangolin Day encourages us to honour our precious pangolins. Whether it’s through raising awareness or giving to pangolin conservation efforts, every little bit counts. 

Meet Pangolin Ditsi

Pangolin Ditsi

Earlier this year, we introduced you to Stevie – one of six pangolins, for 2022, that the Boucher Legacy is funding with telemetry, for tracking their release back into the wild. Stevie was rescued in a sting operation, orchestrated by the South African Police Services; the Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit; and the African…

The Pangolin Diaries – Part 2

Rampfy the pangolin - the pangolin diaries

Following Part 1 of our pangolin diaries we started the story of pangolin survivor Rampfy – the first of four pangolins whose rehabilitation will be sponsored by The Boucher Legacy. Now in part 2 of our story Rampfy continues to get healthier and more playful before being released back into the wild. Alexis Kriel, Director…

The Pangolin Diaries: Rampfy

As a follow on from our story on the plight of the pangolin we are pleased to share with you the story of pangolin survivor Rampfy whose recovery has been managed by the African Pangolin Working Group and the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital (JWVH) . Rampfy is the first of four pangolins whose rehabilitation will…

The Plight of the Pangolin

“We can’t individually save the world, but we can try and save one species.” – Professor Ray Jansen, Chairman of African Pangolin Working Group Wise old man of the bush The Pangolin – the venerable ‘wise old man’ of the African bush – is said to be a totem of good luck and the bringer…

Help Protect Our Wildlife This Festive Season

As we celebrate the season of giving, let’s also honour World Wildlife Conservation Day and recognise that our wildlife is facing a critical crisis. In South Africa, rhinos, African wild dogs, and pangolins urgently need our protection. The Boucher Legacy is dedicated to protecting these endangered mammals and ensuring their survival for generations to come,…