Rhino Revolution, a grantee of Save Pangolins, has been working to raise the profile of pangolins in South Africa and integrate pangolin conservation into their work to support and protect rhino and other endangered species. With Save Pangolins’ support, Rhino Revolution launched the Pangolin Protection Program in 2021, a holistic approach to conservation that works closely with local communities, anti-poaching units, educational specialists and pangolin rehab organizations.
Rhino Revolution has been working to raise awareness for pangolins and had an informational video installed at the Cape Town International Airport’s arrivals hall:
As an organization committed to collaboration, Rhino Revolution has been working with local partners on an Environmental Education Forum Learning Exchange with representatives from 12 local conservation NGO’s. The forum brought conservationists together to get a better understanding of each other’s work, share resources, provide connectivity and conduct a needs analysis. Rhino Revolution used the information from the forum to help further develop their Educational Action Plan.
Karabo Chiloane, Community Outreach Coordinator
With the launch of the Pangolin Protection Program, 350 government schools spread across rural communities in Limpopo and Mpumalanga have now implemented environmental lessons with pangolin focused content. Karabo Chiloane, Rhino Revolution’s Community Outreach Coordinator has been working to continue Rhino Revolution’s educational outreach activities which now include school trips to Kruger National Park so that students can engage with their wildlife heritage.
It’s inspiring to see Rhino Revolution’s dedication to integrate pangolins into its conservation efforts. Later this year, they plan to host a think tank with local NGO’s to develop a strategy around pangolin protection and anti-poaching efforts. To learn more about the wonderful work Rhino Revolution is doing, please visit their website.
Photo: Temminck’s ground pangolin © Keith Connelly.
