They’re likely the most trafficked mammals on Earth. Without urgent protection, we could lose them forever.
Hunted for their scales, meat, and claws—or cruelly ripped from the wild for the exotic pet trade—these shy, scaly animals are being pushed toward extinction.
But there’s hope. Right now, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed listing seven pangolin species as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) — a move that would finally bring all pangolins under ESA protection and ban the sale of pangolins and their parts across state lines in the U.S.
But this protection isn’t guaranteed. Right now, USFWS is accepting public comments until August 18th—that means we have a rare chance to help save pangolins. But we must act fast.
For nearly a decade, IFAW has led the fight to protect pangolins. We helped secure global protections under CITES in 2016. But enforcement gaps remain, and the illegal trade continues.
That’s why we urgently need your support today.
Add your name to give pangolins the protections they urgently need. We only have 60 days to make our voices heard.
Take action now before August 18 >>