Nigerians Fight to Protect the World's Most Trafficked Mammal | National Geographic

[@NatGeo]

The small animals, whose scales are coveted for use in Chinese medicine, are now among the world’s most trafficked mammals. To learn more about the pangolin, read on here: on.natgeo.com/2wvqVu6

[@kyle0091000]

Daniel Giummule you speak like every other country on earth is a saint and has never done anything like this. Every country in the world has contributed to some inhuman acts towards animals. To individually state a claim like yours, is biased and shows your cultural discrimination towards that country. Shame on you indeed. The world would definitely be better off if people like you don’t exist.

[@kyle0091000]

National Geographic According to the article that National Geographic wrote, “Pangolins are eaten as bushmeat in western and central Africa and by some indigenous groups in South and Southeast Asia. Their parts also are used in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, and elsewhere in sub-Saharan Africa as traditional medicine. At least 67 countries and territories on six continents have been involved in the pangolin trade, but the shipments with the biggest quantities of scales have originated in Cameroon, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Uganda, according to an analysis by Traffic.” Sure, Chinese medicine does use them, I don’t see the mentioning of other ethnic groups who also does this as well.

[@dragoncracker]

please either fix the captions or allow contributions

[@kyle0091000]

Niko Gambino Bigotry and racial profiling is a fact. I wouldn’t go as far as ruling that the world would be better off without China - that’s your own personal and political bias. Every country has contributed to some substantial damage to Mother Earth. By hating on one country specifically, won’t do any good to prevent animals from extinction. Whereas making rules and awareness is a more effective approach. As I posted above in this comment string, China is not a sole contributor to this creature’s near extinction. It is stated in their published article on this story. I don’t know why National Geographic failed to be specific about this issue, which makes me ponder that politics “maybe” a factor to it. Also, please provide evidence to your statement that “Chinese medicine has killed off/extinct 100’s of species.” If you can’t be rational with your arguments, you can “F off” yourself. Otherwise, you’re just embarrassing yourself by being a racist. Having a president that is a bigot, doesn’t acknowledge climate change and wants to build a wall between USA and Mexico doesn’t seem to be much better than communist China.

[@atanu2531]

Taking scales probably doesn't kill animals..

[@milagros700]

Makes me absolutely proud! Nigerians are full of ideas to tackle our problems and finally I see people take it steps further; really taking action, the major difference between ideas and reality. Well done Sir!

[@Usthereout]

@throw away this is a back handed compliment whether you intended it or not. You could've cut out the first part.

[@ebonyr.495]

He has a kind soul and to see him make an effort to educate his son is so important in making the next generation better

[@Scott-on-the-Beach]

Shout out to Dr. Mark Ofua, was an absolute legend. And the others that sacrifice alot for the safety of those pangolins 🌠🌠🎩🌠🌠

[@MakeKrylonGreatAgain]

Scott who? It's as if you're talking to thin air.

[@johnchase4408]

@@MakeKrylonGreatAgain KEGZ who? It's as if you're talking to thin air.

[@MakeKrylonGreatAgain]

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[@aammariomar8889]

@@johnchase4408 cr .

[@lilianamessi]

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[@NewEnglandViews]

Congrats for your courage Dr. Ofua! Thank you for stepping up to help protect the Pangolins!

[@sivakumarin8291]

Watching this in the era of Corona, nature seems to have taken is revenge against humanity

[@mscstarz7151]

I think the same thing seeing all the animals starting to come back since we are supposedly inside.

[@waterlover]

I'm glad nature has taken revenge

[@natashabrown6147]

These creatures was said to be carriers of the virus and their initially where it came from supposedly only the rich could afford to eat such an animal!! I Never seen or heard of this creature till now!! A hot commodity!!

[@keiteldelorean507]

Sorry but I don't think Nature has nothing to do with the coronavirus do your research

[@terrihoang6182]

I concur: Nature’s Revenge!

[@hankseda]

Empathy and compassion are among the highest of human attributes. Well done 👏

[@TheBeatDilla]

Please, please protect these beauties! 🙏🏻

[@lucaruest2029]

Love pangolins. They look so innocent and i dont see the point why people would traffic this beautiful sclaed mammal...

[@donaldmoody8875]

I feel you on that but when I watched the KZbin video on Chinese Street Food they had dogs and cats that they were frying with a torch on a grill in front of everyone so I expect them to do pretty much anything that's weird and Evil

[@davidskyler1000]

Feed their families? Are you deaf?

[@lucaruest2029]

Lizett Alvarado i didnt mention anything bout chinese people. Stop calling people racist.

[@lucaruest2029]

David Dagnaisser its an ethnical question. If you need to talk about ur problems feel free to not boughter me with ur short temper

[@natashabrown6147]

The Highly rich eat them to show their status in society!!!

[@geerowr.6666]

Thanks Dr. Ofua for being a champion to the Pangolins. You are blessed and will continue to be blessed. ASE.

[@gitanjaliexpress90]

Such a great soul. This earth is for everyone. Not just for humans.

[@ariadne1683]

I fell in love with the pangolins and also with Dr. Mark Ofua :D. What a wonderful person he is, you can feel his happiness beaming as he releases the pangolins at the end - aaawwee

[@justiceneeded01]

Yes!!!!:)

[@candiD01]

He's a true hero. Thank you for having a warm heart for these sweet animals and saving them ❤ God bless you.

[@Sarah-xg1vd]

The real villain here is the Chinese traditional medicine industry

[@SSingh-mr9yt]

Jamey Craig its done..corona is here

[@poopoo9797]

You're beautiful

[@moonykash]

YES!

[@tylervasquez192]

Let's talk more about on this subject Sarah😜

[@mrlegs1544]

Why dont the Chinese eat themselves

[@billlindsay4646]

Africa is a crazy place but this is proof that there are good people everywhere.

[@armstrongchan1417]

Please protect this beautiful species!

[@lisag5670]

Thank you to all these wonderful people who are trying to protect this beautiful animal. I absolutely love pangolins. Omg, the babies are so cute. Go little guy! What a shame that some people need to make money by any means to feed their families and these poor pangolins are suffering the consequences 😞

[@pramukwijesinghe7941]

Thank you Dr. Ofua for protecting our wildlife! May you be at peace always.

[@marilamar821]

Awwww... pangolins are so chill and non-violent... I wish they just leave them alone. Thank you Mark!

[@nishitkumar898]

2020 will always be remembered as the year of revenge of Pangolin.

[@luisgrod0]

It’s time to write a UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF ANIMAL RIGHTS.

[@BarbaraMerryGeng]

Just one person can make all the difference ✨💚👋🏼

[@sethsamuel6357]

We Nigerians yet need massive education on wild life conservation. And our government isn't doing it.

[@greenfingerswi]

So it’s up to the NGOs to join hands

[@ahtreh]

There is more Help needed. If i would have to pay 56?! Dollars for a bag of rice, i would act differently as well. That's just insane. I feel really bad on how difficult it is to feed your families. There NEEDS to be change !!!

[@drrd4127]

I am an british Australian ecologist, trust me so does the west need education on conservation

[@hunchou5240]

You are a fool and pls next time speak for yourself

[@lilianamessi]

Morris Ouma

[@yvettemendiola4094]

Pangolins are beauty. Thank you for rescuing them. You are all the best! God bless you all

[@noneyours3237]

Don't know how the Chinese came to the conclusion that elephant tusks, rhino horns or pangolin scales can heal anything. Been around the world, studied many cultures, including my own. Medicine is plant based, not animal based.

[@victoriapowers576]

None Yours Plant based is the way but some are ignorant to that fact

[@cecilk.8179]

Absolutely right. It's disgusting culture.

[@hse6144]

Depends on your definition of medicine. Anti-venom comes from animals and is used to save lives in a medical setting.

[@alanguages]

The Chinese in a certain part of China also eat aborted human baby fetuses, since they believe it has regenerating abilities to help them heal. I found out about that in the 90's.

[@gbemiashaye1804]

That true

[@veronicaserrano9777]

Can we donate to this man’s mission!

[@linnadhiel2760]

One side of the problem is reducing demand, but the other is allowing local people to earn money in honest ways, and making food more affordable. People should not have to get to this point to provide for their families. Hopefully Nigeria continues making progress in dealing with corruption and improving the lives of her people.♥

[@richardcrocker539]

God Bless the kind people who protect these beautiful Pangolines.

[@NFMorley]

@5:00 - if you listen closely, the traders are only asking for 5,000 naira (that's about $16/£12) for each of the pangolins. Sure, it's a lot of money to them - but it's incredibly small when you consider how endangered pangolins are (and illustrates just how much they're also being exploited).

[@glorybayonle1886]

Nevermind To be honest, 5000 isn’t worth much in Nigeria today. Food items and other basic commodities are generally becoming more expensive in Nigeria, thereby reducing the value of money.

[@glorybayonle1886]

Jamey Craig I want to help as well, but Nigeria is still recovering from economic recession and terrorist attacks. It is really sad to be honest.

[@greenfingerswi]

Right now, the prices have been hiked to about 15,000 I.e. £50.... it’s a real terrible situation here

[@narcissismrehabilitation]

Nevermind that’s right. Africa is colonized and this is the result of colonization.

[@kenslay]

@@greenfingerswi keep up the good fight greenfingers, I'm a big fan of yours..

[@milliejamiesonlol368]

This is my new favourite animal 🤩

[@googolnews2781]

any reason.

[@milliejamiesonlol368]

@@googolnews2781 it's cute.

[@googolnews2781]

@@milliejamiesonlol368 🙄u too cute also 😳

[@milliejamiesonlol368]

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[@JohnSmith-nf1bh]

I gotta snake you'll love 😍😏

[@Umtree]

Let’s all agree Chinese should be ashamed of themselves.

[@atedalynvlog5975]

Shame on you Jackie Chan 😒

[@Umtree]

Pinoy Player : if he hasn’t spoken out about the publicly accepted torture of pet dogs and bears in China, Then yes.... shame on Jackie Chan too

[@samuelademeso9041]

Let all agree that everyone should shut up and try survive first before pointing fingers

[@man-who-sold-the-world]

Jackie chan has been campaigning against tiger trade for decades. Plus campaigns for other charities.

[@gbemiashaye1804]

I agree.

[@Pikkenostertjie]

My hat goes off to you sir and madam. We need more and more people like you. You give me hope.

[@Hanya1210]

This is the first time I’ve ever seen this adorable lovely pangolin ❤️🥰 May Allah protect all of them 😓

[@_aidid]

If you find this animal adorable, something is wrong with you.

[@Hanya1210]

But it's adorable to those who appreciate nature and the wonderful creatures of Allah...i could say the same about you too :D i think many basic things are lacking in you...good sight and kind heart!

[@Ramukaka_0007]

Amen brother. but what about cow ,beef ,camal,goat ,sheep.who killed in the name of kurbani for Allah 😒

[@Hanya1210]

@@Ramukaka_0007 are you sure you are sober enough? those wonderful animals you mentioned are being raised by humans thousands of years ago, they are better-taken care of by humans, and their numbers are increasing and even highly exceeding the people...and it's very safe and natural to eat them(I'm not vegetarian and I don't want to be...otherwise I'll be feable-minded ;) ...not every animal you should eat however...i hope you have the logic and correct sense to differentiate between different issues; I'm afraid!

[@goldo8652]

I'm afraid Allah is not going to save the pangolins

[@erikadavis4696]

That man's smile melts my heart.... 💖

[@bridge4]

oh my maise, what an adorable little animal!!

[@Iamyinkadavies]

Wwwwwwwwwooooooooooowwwwww This is really happening in Nigeria!!!!!!!!!! Just look at the soul of that vet, my my my, Theres hope for my country Thank you all for this great piece

[@MAHESHKUMAR-dh5us]

Still good people is there ..solute those people ❤❤❤

[@BumanHeing]

Are*

[@anthonyt425]

*these

[@BumanHeing]

@@anthonyt425...actually those is good...😂...dont make joke of him...his intentions are good...Hmm bro agree with you...

[@ibipoabdurraheemsalami3709]

God bless you Dr Mark and Nathan!

[@AzlianaLyana]

Supply and demand. Those who buy directly contribute towards their extinction. Can't they just leave those shy pangolins alone?

[@stanleyc2978]

No, superstition still runs the world.

[@efrenchen293]

Traditional medicine is a big market that will be difficult to get rid of

[@stevenmentha9441]

One of the best stories ever .. hail these fine people, such courage .. good to see the pangolin rescued

[@allaboutafrica6274]

Wow I never knew Pangolins existed in Africa. You learn something new everyday.

[@NatGeo]

We're glad you learned something new! If you'd like to learn more, you can read on here: on.natgeo.com/2wvqVu6

[@CizarPaul]

Some people are extremely inspiring with their dedication to make a difference in this crazy world we live in..

[@HiddenGully]

i love how they show both perspectives.

[@zealotist]

I'm Nigerian. I never thought I could be proud and ashamed at the same time

[@tinyadelihoma7523]

Kudos

[@arunsanand5593]

You guys are legends...❤️

[@suzystone244]

Dr. Mark Ofau is an AWESOME person. Nigeria is an example of turning things around.❤

[@deepentamang7342]

Nigerians are the best!👏

saww2 Saww2 yes

[@citygardener6210]

6:51 her voice so good

[@PreshEhi]

Wow never knew they existed in Nigeria. This is awesome. Good job Dr Ofua

[@56chrsbri]

God bless these people for contributing to the protection of wildlife that god put native to they're country. I hope this changes the situation for the Pangolins in Nigeria.

[@elian3084]

The more of this you see, the more you realize humanity deserves much worse than the Coronavirus.

[@JP-ku3he]

Elian is this the virus that caused corona ?

[@lilianamessi]

@@JP-ku3he Nigerians names are similar to Kenyans... Collins Obuyo, Morris Ouma, Thomas Odoyo etc... 😁

[@tientrinh943]

Lol a lot do

[@leelunk8235]

JP+ YOU MEAN IS THIS THE ANIMAL THAT CAUSED CORONA...YES...THE PANGOLIN AND THE BAT CARRY THE DISEASE

[@nwachukwuezeilo7514]

Elian hope you are speaking specifically for yourself, if you think you deserve it then go for it dude.

[@pastoraguebordanielenoghea5075]

What a great sacrifice of good services this guys are doing.

[@professor5281]

The world is suffering right now because it couldn't put pressure on China to stop eating pangolins.

[@1989hm]

LMAO. Did your mom tell you that theory? I'm surprised your tiny brain can figure out something so logical.

[@natashabrown6147]

This is true they have shut the wet market down a few times where the sell these because of the virus!!!

[@stephenang499]

If Africa stops hunting and selling them, China will stop buying them. Stop demonizing the Chinese.

[@billyurk3717]

China deceased

[@tanveersingh5423]

@@stephenang499 China is acting like demons...no one demonising them. The one who is powerful dictates the terms. "Traditional medicine is China's treasure and pride"~xi jin ping. Africa can't say them to stop this practice and show non co operation....Africa has billions of loan from China...and gets funding....so talk what is practical and pick the right party.

[@yogaranjanbehera654]

Thanks to them who works to save this mammal

[@Luna-zk6zy]

OMG! It's so beautiful!!! It moves so elegantly!!! How did I not know this existed!!

[@orajoubert1242]

Well done Nigeria you are an example to the world

[@heatherkaye8653]

The scales are made out of the same thing as our fingernails. If somebody wants to pay me money, I'll start saving my fingernail and my toenail clippings too!

[@CapitalLuke]

Don't forget your hair :)

[@nwachukwuezeilo7514]

Hahahahahaha

[@fine08ifeanyi95]

Be careful,don't let them know that, Chinese gotta eat you raw .

[@kubuligal2431]

LOL! Good one.

[@neuorder4100]

Yuck!

[@paulettenoel4391]

Beautiful gesture. Thank you for letting them free🤗.May god protect them for those evil hunters.

[@gforcekaras]

Thank you NG for bringing this subject to light. But please add the word "pangolin" to the title so people searching about this amazing animal would be able to find it.

[@nazmulkabir5814]

Dear God is blessing you. Amen

[@lahongmarkor]

Wow they are so beautiful.

[@straylives]

Thank you......

[@KyKrishnayt]

How beautiful nature is, I hope 1 day I join National Geographic and know more about nature😋

[@DubG9]

You will.

[@KyKrishnayt]

@@DubG9 Thank you I know 1 day I will😋

[@bizzlezip]

People like this trying to protect the ecosystem and it's wonderfull creatures understand what it's all about. If you ever read this sir, big respect to you!! I take my hat off for you.

[@duchi882]

*Even these Pangolins* look better than Sonic in the trailer

[@aroaceaspie]

can people shut up about that dumb movie already, who cares p.s sonic is a hedgehog not a pangolin

[@marianalopez8936]

If you're not gonna be serious about this kind of stuff,then GET OUT! Three animals are in danger and all you're doing is bringing a joke and fictional character to such serious matter!

[@crystalsplace7163]

Duchi 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jeffrey2547]

Mother Nature is the best artist alive

[@aspiknf]

Mariana, lol you can't take a joke

[@iboroudoh6505]

Well done, doctor. And a beautiful documentary as can only be made by National Geographic.

[@NatGeo]

Head Writer Rachael Bale is in the comments for a Q&A about this video. Leave a comment for her down below!

[@luca_dierks]

Can one donate to support the efforts of Dr Mark Ofua?

[@devinngeorge]

Has he ever thought of making a reserve for pagolins?

[@heisenberg6331]

Will u marry me?

[@tacoguysean868]

@@heisenberg6331 making fun out of a serious issue... immature..

[@mtbrider1287]

National Geographic do they like to be pet?

[@judymccoy5204]

Another example of human's meaness and greed! I have never heard of a pangolin and am now glad I have! I saw another documentary that said the scales have no monitary value but this doc says the scales are illegially trafficed due to their monitary value! Another of nature's wonderful creatures. I hope they can be saved!

[@nuramon6086]

14.000 metric tons of Panglin scales were seized last year. You can only imagine how many animals had to die for that.

[@edisonbolivia1143]

Very Sad

[@omoharry2173]

Jamey Craig an elephant was killed for sport here in Nigeria just last year.Its really terrible

[@Stickbyme7727]

Beautiful creatures please keep saving them.

[@yanstisuyjimenez7917]

Whos watching here after the coronavirus???

[@Leticianav]

God bless these people that are saving Pangolins.

[@kylehartmann1887]

Episode 2020: Corona and the Revenge of the Pangolin.

[@nickykelleher8547]

Guys and girls ye are well and truly shining the light.

[@joanchannel174]

Waaaaoo.i would reward that dude..its time national geografic interfer in this...more acts less documentaries..

[@zephyr4254]

they are so unique and adorable and beautiful

[@krisboyfavour8603]

Please fight hard to stop the animal trafficking in Nigeria.

[@40thespirit]

We Must Protect these creatures, thank you to all the people in this video that dedicate their lives to saving them.

[@beowulf555]

This video was made way b4 the Coronavirus outbreak. But KZbin is recommending it to me today. It has a wicked sense of Humor.

[@frankitody]

Congratulations to them ! From France

[@atanu2531]

Pangolin breeding facilities need to be built ..

[@divine2691]

Thank you very much for bringing awareness to the situation and educating the people. We have to save our wildlife.

[@dexterd1188]

Here's proof of social media having a positive effect on the world.

[@alecnolastname4362]

I'm willing to bet the farm that National Geographic would have done an Artical on this regardless of "Social Media". Yes, the motion picture and captured sound is Fantastic indeed, but so is their print.

[@dexterd1188]

Alec nolastname U r prob right. I'm a fan.

[@margaritasutherland7555]

Thanks god for the people is trying to save this magnificent pangolins! Thanks to scientist doctors and people who cares and give the life and time for the conservation. God bless you all🙏🥰

[@ZachVanHarrisJR]

*Pangolin, not quite armadillo, not quite hedgehog, but all the way cute* 🤗✌❤🌍

[@hourykhachigian96]

Thank you Dr. for saving them. May Lord bless you much-mcuh more.

[@jesus77752]

Heard lots of people say Chinese people are the most intelligent I don’t think so. The beginning of wisdom is the fear of God.

[@cheryllemme9332]

Wonderful father!

[@LesterLaoagan]

Even in the Philippines, the pangolin is illegaly traffic in China but efforts are being done to protect it. Hopefully the efforts continues.

[@shamira13]

The enemies of nature

[@thisthatl403]

God bless this brave people 👍👋

[@deWiAnNaEnEcBi3857]

Yes. I know national geographic that pangolin is the most traffic mammal species in the World. I also know that 8 species of pangolin live in Asia and Africa... Africa have 4 species of pangolin and they are vulnerable to endanger species.. And Asia have 4 species of pangolin and they're endanger to critically endanger species.... But thanks to Nigeria for saving their important life.. And yes corruption is biggest threat of African wildlife, wild animals and environment...... China and Vietnam and some south eastern Asian people stop now eat pangolin meat... This is so dangerous.. And I heard that some parts of United States also illegally eating pangolin and some types of animals meat.....

[@deWiAnNaEnEcBi3857]

@@rachaelbale8759 thanks for sharing this information. I know that but I just forgot it.. Ur story writting is very good. I like it. All the best for Ur job.. And thanks for sharing this beautiful story with us.......

[@animehuntress9018]

@@rachaelbale8759 Thank you for this amazing and touching video. I truly appreciate how you pointed out the traders perspective. Too often we like to make them the evil of the animal world, but they wouldn't exist without the demand. The different perspectives and the overall tragedy taking place was very touching and heartfelt.

[@larrygaroth9773]

deep Bhowmick Knowing most Americans, I doubt any of them have ever even heard of a pangolin. Chinese immigrants are your best bet.

[@deWiAnNaEnEcBi3857]

@@larrygaroth9773 yeah. Almost true Larry...

[@kelleystephens6752]

This is so sad that they cannot comprehend they are eliminating them. They are SO cute. God Bless those helping.

[@psychoticdaizyproductions569]

"So that they can feed their families" Takes a photo of the pangolin with an iphone 8+

[@ori7267]

which probably is a fake

[@psychoticdaizyproductions569]

@@ori7267 this, is very possible indeed.

[@babythebullytv]

Mike Rodriguez Wym it could be fake Whats a fake iphone

[@dudez0884]

Thats not an iPhone. A finger print scanner at the back and a jack at the top..? Are you blind.???

[@anthonyt425]

@@dudez0884 they clearly don't what they are talking about...

[@denismccarthy5564]

You are doing something wonderful.

[@francisconeto2740]

beautiful attitude! There should be a movement to protect the Chinese pangolin too. Almost extinct.

[@obohphilips5371]

Great job guys. Thanks to everyone for preserving nature

[@AlexSmith-gr4hp]

Eat one Panda for every Pangolin. That'll make China think twice.

[@stanleyc2978]

Or very full.

[@arrowb3408]

Great idea! Say how do you get this idea from? So as Nigeria should have iron law to protect their precious treasure. Or human beings will do anything to fill their endless desire of organs and the money. ......STF.....

[@tamaratamara7600]

😂😂

[@garykerwin9924]

@@arrowb3408 look at your comment you sound deranged

[@janardhanawijaya2279]

Oh.. They will not.. They eat their own baby embrio.. There is a video on you tube.. Go find it..

[@georgemonsanto4018]

Good luck on your fight. Thank you.

[@aznluckeegirl05]

I wish people would stop hunting animals. This video breaks my heart.

[@natthecatcm2418]

Beautiful Creature! Hopefully they can save the species❤️