On this Giving Tuesday, a baby pangolin named Tikki in Nigeria is urgently in need of your help. Pangolins are at risk of extinction, largely due to illegal poaching, and Tikki was fortunate to be rescued from a bushmeat market in dire conditions. Encountering unimaginable suffering, she was found crammed in a dirty sack, infested with hundreds of ticks that were draining her of life.
Thanks to the compassionate efforts of the Greenfingers Wildlife Conservation Initiative (GWCI), Tikki has begun her recovery. Each tick had to be meticulously removed by hand, marking it as one of the worst infestations encountered by GWCI. To ensure her continued health, Tikki requires close monitoring and a specialized milk formula for several months to help her regain strength.
With a monthly cost of $100 (£77) for her nutritional needs, your contribution on this significant day can truly help transform Tikki’s fate. Given that the minimum wage in Nigeria is less than $42 (£32.50) per month, the financial challenge is considerable, yet your support could provide vital assistance.
Tikki is not alone; GWCI regularly saves pangolins from the horrors of meat markets and trafficking. Each young pangolin, often rescued at a mere few weeks old, needs specialized care to survive. Your generosity can indeed be the difference between life and death for these endangered creatures.
Pangolins, covered in protective keratin scales, face threats primarily from human activity, as they are vulnerable to illegal capture and trade. Without ongoing conservation efforts, their future hangs in the balance.
This Giving Tuesday, consider making a meaningful impact. Your donation could ensure a brighter future not only for Tikki but also for the survival of an entire species. Spread the word, rally your friends and family to join in this cause, and together, let’s work towards a future where pangolins thrive.
In conclusion, your contribution is not just about saving one life; it plays a crucial role in combatting extinction. Join this vital mission today and make a lasting difference in the fight for wildlife conservation.