African Pangolin Working Group

Pangolins, belonging to the order Pholidota, are now considered the most illegally trafficked mammal globally. Excessive demand, especially for use in traditional medicines, has reached unsustainable levels. Africa is currently the focus of poaching due to the collapse of Asian pangolin populations.  

The African Pangolin Working Group is a registered NGO, legally mandated to work with pangolins by the office of the Director Biodiversity of the Department of Forestry and Fisheries of the South African Government.

We actively engage in public awareness, pangolin rescue, rehabilitation, release, research, and training of law enforcement personnel and the judiciary. We also engage with governments and non-governmental organisations across Africa.