Following the release of Pangolin: Kulu’s Journey on Netflix this week, non-profit organisation Pangolin.Africa has launched practical tools to help convert global interest in the species into conservation action.
The documentary, directed by Academy Award winner Pippa Ehrlich, highlights the plight of the pangolin – one of the world’s most trafficked and endangered animals. In response, Pangolin.Africa is encouraging members of the public to take the free online Pangolin Guardian course now available in 12 languages.
The short course is open to all and covers:
- Why pangolins are endangered
- How to interact responsibly (or not at all)
- What to do if one is spotted in the wild
“Awareness must be followed by informed action,” said Toby Jermyn, Founder of Pangolin.Africa. “Even well-meaning guides and guests can cause harm if they get too close.”
Alongside the course, Pangolin.Africa has launched Pangolert – a WhatsApp-based tool to report pangolin sightings and emergencies. The initiative aims to build Africa’s first verified database of wild pangolin locations.
The organisation emphasised that sightings should not involve interference with the animal.
Jermyn added: “Documentaries touch us deeply but lasting conservation depends on daily action. Tools like Pangolert and the Guardian course are how we turn concern into real impact.”
For more, visit Pangolin.Africa.
Watch the Pangolin: Kulu’s Journey trailer here:
