On this Giving Tuesday, a baby pangolin in Nigeria is in urgent need of your support. Pangolins are on the brink of extinction due to the actions of poachers, and thanks to dedicated conservation efforts, this little one has been rescued.
The pangolin pup, named Tikki, is just eight months old and was found in horrifying condition at a Nigerian bushmeat market. She was crammed into a dirty sack and infested with hundreds of ticks that were draining her life. This infestation was the worst that Greenfingers Wildlife Conservation Initiative (GWCI), the organization handling her rescue, has ever encountered. Each tick had to be meticulously removed by hand.
Tikki requires specialized care and a specific milk formula to survive over the coming months. For just $100 (approximately £77) a month, you can provide her with the essential nourishment she needs to thrive. Given that the minimum wage in Nigeria is less than $42 (around £32.50) per month, the cost of her care is significant yet vital.
GWCI frequently rescues pangolins from cruel meat markets and traffickers, often finding young animals like Tikki in dire situations. Every donation has the potential to make a big impact, especially when it comes to safeguarding these endangered creatures. The plight of Tikki and others like her serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of conservation efforts and the role we can all play in protecting wildlife.
Human beings are the only predators that pangolins cannot defend against, as their unique keratin scales protect them from all other threats. Without continued conservation efforts and community support, the future of these remarkable animals remains uncertain.
This Giving Tuesday is not just an opportunity to donate; it’s a chance to be part of a movement working to protect some of the planet’s most vulnerable creatures. Your contribution could be the difference between life and extinction for pangolins like Tikki.
Please consider making your donation today and help spread the word about the urgent need for wildlife conservation. Together, we can help ensure a brighter future for the pangolins of Africa and the health of our planet.
Your support is crucial, and every effort counts. Let’s work together to save not only Tikki but also countless other pangolins from suffering and extinction.