Last week, Rosalyn Morrison, Program Associate at Born Free USA, attended the first International Scientific Conference on Pangolin Conservation, Trade, and Rehabilitation in South Africa. Morrison presented her findings on the illegal trade of pangolins in Southeast and East Asia and also presented Born Free USA’s petition to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to designate seven species of pangolins as endangered under the Endangered Species Act.[teaserbreak]
Conference participants included delegates, academics, field biologists, students, and nongovernmental organization representatives. Attendees presented on pangolin ecology, biology, trade, threats, habitat range, and rehabilitation.
The meeting was a success, and we look forward to updating you on all of the positive outcomes in the coming weeks.
Click here to view Born Free USA’s poster presentation and click here to view the petition to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.