This trafficked pangolin was destined for a grisly end. Now he's back in the wild

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Pangolins are the world's most trafficked wild mammal. They also require huge amounts of care to rehabilitate, but even those caught up in the illegal trade can be saved. Here's how Stevie the pangolin was returned to the wild – and is now thriving. It took a painstaking effort to save three-month-old pangolin pup Stevie. Stevie was rescued from the illegal pangolin trade in the streets of Johannesburg, South Africa, in 2021. For the next six months, specialist veterinarian Kelsey Skinner