Pangolins: The World's Most Wanted Animal

7.6/10 · 32 votesMay 15, 2018

Ranked #7 of 8 in Season 38•−0.4 vs season avg

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The endearing pangolin is a little-known scaly mammal. Found in Africa and Asia, these shy creatures have an unfortunate tagline - they are the most poached and illegally trafficked animals in the world. Based in Namibia, conservationist Maria Diekmann rescues and rehabilitates her local pangolins.

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Season 38 Episodes8

E1 7.4

Attenborough's Wonder of Eggs

E2 8.2

Nature's Biggest Beasts

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E3 8.4

Super Fast Falcon

E4 8.2

Red Ape: Saving the Orangutan

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Pangolins: The World's Most Wanted Animal

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E6 8.6

The Super Squirrels

E7 7.7

Humpback Whales: A Detective Story

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E8 7.9

Tasmania: Weird and Wonderful

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Episode Summary

"Pangolins: The World's Most Wanted Animal" is episode 5 of Natural World season 38. It scored 7.6/10 from 32 votes, ranking #7 of 8 episodes this season (season average 8.0). It aired on May 15, 2018.

Next: E6 · The Super Squirrels Best of Season 38