Picture a pinecone that decided to grow legs and a long, sticky tongue. That’s a pangolin. They are the only mammals with scales, and they look like they’re from a fairy tale.
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When they feel scared, they curl into a tight ball. It’s adorable, but it makes them easy for poachers to pick up. They are the most trafficked animals in the world for their scales, often used in outdated medicine.
You can help by simply never buying products made from pangolin scales or meat. Share a photo of one with your friends; just seeing their goofy little faces makes people care. It’s that simple.
The Axolotl: The Smiling Water Monster
Do you remember those weird, cute lizards in pet stores that never seem to grow up? That’s an axolotl. They’re a type of salamander that keeps its gills forever, looking like a little frilly dragon.
They have a permanent, goofy smile and regrow their own limbs like something from a cartoon. In the wild, they only live in one lake system in Mexico City, which is shrinking fast.
It’s like finding out your childhood pet goldfish is actually a magic creature, but its pond is being drained. You can adopt a virtual axolotl or donate to clean-up efforts for its habitat. Every bit of clean water helps keep that smile going.
