Author Archives: Zahira

STANDING BETWEEN PANGOLINS AND EXTINCTION

Pangolins don’t stand a chance against humans. When threatened, they roll into a tight ball, a defence that works against predators, but not against poachers. In South Africa, the Temminck’s Ground Pangolin (Smutsia temminckii), the country’s only native species, is being pushed toward extinction. They’re shy, nocturnal and highly trafficked for meat and traditional medicine,…

Help Protect Our Wildlife This Festive Season

As we celebrate the season of giving, let’s also honour World Wildlife Conservation Day and recognise that our wildlife is facing a critical crisis. In South Africa, rhinos, African wild dogs, and pangolins urgently need our protection. The Boucher Legacy is dedicated to protecting these endangered mammals and ensuring their survival for generations to come,…