On this Giving Tuesday, a baby pangolin named Tikki in Nigeria is in urgent need of your kindness and support. Pangolins are critically endangered, subjected to severe threats from poaching. Tikki was rescued from a bushmeat market in Nigeria, where she was found in dire conditions, packed into a filthy bag and suffering from a severe tick infestation.
The dedicated team at the Greenfingers Wildlife Conservation Initiative (GWCI) managed to save her life by meticulously removing each tick, an effort that has never been seen to such an extreme in their experience. Tikki requires ongoing care, including a specialized milk formula for several months to ensure her recovery. The monthly cost for her care is $100 (approximately £77), which is significant in a country where the minimum wage is less than $42 (£32.50) per month.
GWCI is actively involved in rescuing pangolins from dangerous situations caused by poachers and traffickers in West Africa. Many of these animals are infants, like Tikki, needing special formula to increase their chances of survival.
While raising the funds for her care may seem challenging, every contribution counts in the fight against extinction. The plight of Tikki and her fellow pangolins emphasizes the importance of conservation work that can only continue with public support.
This Giving Tuesday represents an opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of these vulnerable creatures. By donating, not only can you help Tikki receive the care she needs, but you can also contribute to the larger goal of protecting pangolins from extinction.
Take this chance to show compassion for Tikki and others like her. Your generosity can bring hope to endangered species and contribute to vital conservation efforts.
Let’s come together to ensure a future for pangolins, and in doing so, for the incredible biodiversity of our planet.