He was only three months old and separated from his mother, which made his survival even more difficult.Wildlife officers recovered him during a sting operation that also led to the arrest of a trafficker attempting to sell the animal on the black market.
Intensive Care and Rehabilitation Process
His recovery required constant attention over six months.Skinner also trained him to forage naturally, which is a critical survival skill for pangolins in the wild.
Experts from the African Pangolin Working Group explained that young pangolins like Stevie often struggle in captivity, making rehabilitation a highly delicate process.
The Challenge of Saving Pangolins From Trafficking
Conservation experts stress that protecting the species depends on saving individual animals whenever possible.
