The article discusses the challenges faced by a sanctuary worker in Zambia dedicated to rehabilitating pangolins rescued from illegal poaching. The sanctuary's location remains secret for safety reasons, as poachers are often armed and dangerous. Pangolins are highly valued on the black market for their scales, used in traditional medicines and for luck. The worker describes the rehabilitation process, highlighting the specific needs and vulnerabilities of pangolins, which include stress-induced eating issues and injuries from poaching. The dedication required in this line of work is evident, as is the urgency for pangolin conservation.
The poachers use sharp tools, and some of the animals are missing legs or their tails. Others are very young and have to be hand-reared.
Pangolins are worth a lot of money on the black market for their scales, which are believed to bring luck and are used in traditional medicine in Africa and Asia.
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