Category Pangolin

26 Apr

More GCF-Sponsored K9 Gear and Training Support Headed to Bangladesh

More specialized conservation K9 gear, fully sponsored by the Global Conservation Force (GCF), is currently being prepared for shipment to support ongoing wildlife protection efforts in Bangladesh. This latest equipment deployment will directly support our trusted partners at Creative Conservation Alliance and their work alongside GCF Conservation K9 Clive. K9 Clive plays a critical role in the protection of some of Bangladesh’s most threatened wildlife. Trained by Scent Imprint for Dogs, Clive is a specialized conservation detection dog trained to locate endangered pangolin and tortoise species. His work supports field teams by increasing detection efficiency, strengthening monitoring efforts, and contributing to the protection of species that are highly vulnerable to poaching and illegal wildlife trafficking.

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2 Apr

A First for GCF in Nepal: World Pangolin Day 2026

This year marked a powerful milestone as World Pangolin Day 2026 was celebrated on the ground in Nepal’s Tanahun District—bringing communities, students, and conservationists together for the very first time around one shared mission: protecting pangolins.

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7 Jan

World Pangolin Day 2026 – How You Can Help Save the Most Trafficked Mammal on Earth

World Pangolin Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday in February - this year on February 21, 2026. It’s a global moment to raise awareness about pangolins, the world’s most trafficked mammals, and to unite conservationists, educators, volunteers, professionals, travelers, and concerned citizens in meaningful action. At Global Conservation Force (GCF), we believe conservation is most effective when everyone has a role to play. From education and reporting to training, field work, and supporting community-based conservation - there are many pathways to make a difference. Here’s how you can help protect pangolins and support wildlife conservation that spans Africa and Asia.

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6 Jan

Pangolert: How Your Smartphone Can Help Save the World’s Most Trafficked

Pangolert: How Your Smartphone Can Help Save the World’s Most Trafficked Mammal Pangolins are arguably the most elusive species in conservation. The number one question conservationists hear is:   “How […]

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6 Jan

Let’s Team Up and Save a Species: Becoming a Pangolin Guardian

Let’s Team Up and Save a Species: Becoming a Pangolin Guardian   Hello and welcome to the Pangolin Guardians community!   Pangolin.Africa, an organisation dedicated to the protection and preservation […]

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26 Aug

Celebrating International Dog Day: The K9 Heroes Protecting Wildlife Worldwide

At Global Conservation Force (GCF), we know that some of our greatest conservation allies walk on four legs. This International Dog Day, we’re honoring the incredible dogs who stand on the frontlines of wildlife protection, anti-poaching efforts, and counter-wildlife trafficking initiatives around the globe

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17 Jun

May–June 2025 Impact Recap: Global Conservation Force in Action

From the rugged bushveld of South Africa to the dense rainforests of Indonesia, Global Conservation Force continued to make powerful strides in wildlife conservation throughout May and June 2025. With hands-on ranger support, advanced wildlife monitoring, K9 deployment, legal action against poachers, and global education, the past two months reflect our deep and growing impact on the frontlines of conservation.

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5 Jun

Pangolin Protection in Action: Tracking Tags Sponsored for Zululand Conservation Trust

We’re proud to share a powerful step forward in pangolin conservation: Global Conservation Force has sponsored four tracking tags for our partners at Zululand Conservation Trust to support their critical work monitoring and protecting pangolins in the wild.

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16 May

Endangered Species Day | Keeping the Momentum for Wildlife

Every day is Endangered Species Day at Global Conservation Force—but on this globally recognized day, we take the opportunity to reflect, celebrate, and reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the wildlife and wild places that need our help the most. Conservation is not an overnight win; it’s a long-term, strategic, and collaborative mission. That’s why we build our efforts around lasting impact—and few examples illustrate that better than our work to protect rhinos.

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2 May

All for Rhinos: A Global Effort with GCF, ZCT & ZRO

Thanks to your incredible support, April and May have brought major wins for rhino conservation and community-based efforts across South Africa! From raising a glass at Brews for Baby Rhinos in San Diego to tuning in from around the world for our Live Conservation Chat with Karen Odendaal, Anthony Porter, and Mike Veale, our GCF community has shown up in full force to support our trusted partners at Zululand Conservation Trust and the Zululand Rhino Orphanage.

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