Meet the Giant Ground Pangolin (Smutsia gigantea) Introducing the African Giant Ground Pangolin, the largest pangolin species on Earth. These elusive, nocturnal giants can reach up to 1.5 metres in length and weigh 30kg or more, making them true icons of Central and West Africa’s forests. Despite their size, they are incredibly secretive and rarely seen in the wild. They are currently critically threatened due to habitat loss and poaching, making every confirmed sighting invaluable for conservat

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