Remembering Wildlife launches charity photobook to help save the pangolin

Remembering Wildlife has just launched its latest charity photobook, and for the milestone 10th edition, the organisation will be raising funds to help save the pangolin.

Pangolins, which have been around for 80 million years, are believed to be the world’s most trafficked mammal, with one taken by poachers every five minutes. Instantly recognisable thanks to their scales, it is this distinct attribute that puts them at risk as the scales are used as medicine in some cultures.

There are eight species – four in Africa and four in Asia – all of which are either endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable according to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

All profits from sales of 10 Years of Remembering Wildlife will go to pangolin conservation projects, and there is also a new section for photos of the at-risk mammal.

Margot Raggett MBE, founder and producer of Remembering Wildlife, said, “Pangolins are fascinating and endearing creatures, most closely related to mongooses and cats and each has its own individual character. The size of the illegal trade in pangolins may be higher than we know.

“We don’t know how many are trafficked, but we do know that poachers will use their ingenuity to literally sniff them out of their hiding places. Fortunately, there are conservationists, researchers, vets and volunteers all lending their energy and determination to a fight they are resolute they won’t lose. It is they we will support with funds from this book.

“This book raises awareness of the threats not only facing pangolins but also wildlife as a whole. Through sales of this book, we can raise funds to support those on the frontline protecting wildlife. My hope is that this book can remind us all just what will be lost if we don’t.”

At 200 pages, this is the series’ biggest book yet, with world-renowned wildlife photographers including Marsel van Oosten, Frans Lanting, Greg du Toit and Jonathan & Angela Scott all donating imagery. The book will feature some favourite snaps from previous editions, as well as 20 photography competition winners.

10 Years of Remembering Wildlife is on sale now, and you can keep scrolling for a previous of the book’s best pangolin snaps now.

More information: rememberingwildlife.com