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World Pangolin Day Observed on 15 February 2025.

Important Days | Dated: 17 Feb 2025

World Pangolin Day is observed annually on the third Saturday of February to celebrate pangolins, or scaly anteaters, the most unique mammals on Earth, and raise awareness about their conservation. The day aims to highlight the critical threats faced by these unique mammals, primarily due to illegal poaching and trafficking for their scales and meat.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - In 2025, World Pangolin Day falls on February 15, marking the observance of the 14th World Pangolin Day.
  • - The 13th World Pangolin Day was observed on February 17, 2024, and the 15th World Pangolin Day will be observed on February 21, 2026.
  • - The first-ever World Pangolin Day was celebrated in February 2012 and has since gained international recognition from animal welfare organizations and individuals around the globe, serving as a powerful reminder of the urgent need to protect pangolins and raise awareness about their endangered status.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Pangolins, also known as scaly anteaters, get their name from the Malay word "penggulung," meaning "roller," which refers to their unique self-defense behavior of curling up into a tight ball when threatened.
  • (ii) These creatures are the only mammals fully covered in scales made of keratin, the same material found in human nails.
  • (iii) With their distinct armor-like appearance and curled-up defense mechanism, pangolins stand out in the animal kingdom.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

When was World Pangolin Day observed in 2025?

Correct Answer: February 15

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