| Grantee | The Pangolin Project |
|---|---|
| Type | Protecting Pangolin Landscapes |
| Grant Amount | $88,773 |
| Duration | 2 years |
The ground pangolin is under the highest protection in Kenya under the Kenya Wildlife Act, yet the majority of poaching incidents happen without apprehension. There is insufficient knowledge and awareness among conservationists about the status and distribution of pangolins in the areas where they work. This likely results in the underestimation of poaching incidents that happen. Funding by the PCF will allow The Pangolin Project to identify key areas for protection as well as to expand their Pangolin Ranger program for monitoring and protection. Their work is key in identifying the major challenges to pangolin protection and the specific gaps that can be supported in the future to ensure sustainable protection of pangolins and their habitat.
Giant pangolins are the largest yet most elusive of the four African pangolin species. They are found in isolated locations – predominantly forest mosaic habitats and their scales account for more scales intercepted than any other species. As a result, the Giant pangolin is the most at risk of extinction. “Tipping the scales in their favour” is a pioneering programme in Kenya that seeks to rapidly establish information and data whilst protecting the remaining populations. With support from the Pangolin Crisis Fund, this project will establish the first Pangolin Protection Unit for Giant pangolins.