Hello, I'm a Pangolin
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Did you know that pangolin's eat up to 20,000 termites a day? Discover the life of the only scaled mammal on earth through an encounter with this Temminck's Ground Pangolin. Join her as she invites you into her secret world. Through simple conversational text, this scaly pangolin will share little known facts, reasons why they are endangered, and how humans are working hard to protect her and all of her pangolin pals around the world. A JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD GOLD STANDARD BOOK |
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Meet the ExpertsNicci Wright, co-chair of the African Pangolin Working Group, brings many years of experience to her role in governing the APWG in the fields of pangolin rehabilitation, behavior and husbandry; the release of pangolins that have been confiscated from the illegal trade, back into suitable wild environments; facilitating the media; interfacing with governmental departments; testifying in pangolin poaching cases in court and teaching law enforcement Standard Operating Procedures for the best practice in handling of poached pangolins.
Nicci is an internationally qualified Wildlife Rehabilitation Specialist who has worked with over 360 indigenous species, over many years. This enables her to advise individuals and facilities, both nationally and internationally, on various issues concerning orphaned, injured and compromised wildlife. Nicci is also an active member of the IUCN Species Survival Commission Pangolin Specialist Group, Wildlife Project Manager for the Humane Society international-Africa and also a founder of the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital. |
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Kelsey Prediger is a passionate wildlife biologist from Michigan, USA, whose dedication to conservation has taken her across continents. With a profound love for wildlife and a commitment to safeguarding endangered species, Kelsey has devoted her life to protecting some of the planet's most vulnerable creatures.
Initially planning to attend veterinary school, Kelsey shifted her focus after completing her studies in Zoology and Environmental Biology. Realizing her desire to impact conservation on a larger scale, she explored various roles in the field, from rehabilitation and husbandry to education. Through these experiences, she discovered that she felt most fulfilled when contributing to big-picture, high-impact work. Drawn by the rich biodiversity and untamed wilderness of Africa, Kelsey found her calling in the conservation of pangolins, the world's most trafficked mammal. Driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact, she completed her MSc in Namibia focused on wild pangolin ecology and then founded the Pangolin Conservation & Research Foundation (PCRF). She founded the NGO to address the gap in pangolin conservation across southern Africa. As the Executive Director of PCRF, Kelsey leads a team of dedicated conservationists in groundbreaking research, habitat preservation, and community engagement initiatives. Under Kelsey's leadership, PCRF has spearheaded innovative conservation efforts, from being the leaders in wild pangolin research to collaborating with local communities to combat illegal wildlife trade. Her tireless advocacy and hands-on approach have made her a leading voice in pangolin conservation, inspiring others to join the fight to save these remarkable creatures from extinction. Despite the challenges she faces in her work, Kelsey remains unwavering in her commitment to protecting pangolins and preserving biodiversity for future generations. Her passion, expertise, and relentless determination continue to drive positive change in the field of wildlife conservation, making her a true champion for wildlife both in Africa and around the world. In addition to the above, Kelsey serves as the co-chair of Southern Africa for the IUCN SSC Pangolin Specialist Group and the Secretary of the Namibian Pangolin Working Group. Find out more about Kelsey's and PCRF's work at https://linktr.ee/pangolincrf or pangolincrf.org |