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A Pangolin's Tale

A rescued mother pangolin and her baby pup were brought to St Marks Animal Hospital in Lagos, Nigeria, while I was there documenting their conservation work. The baby was being lifted and instinctively climbs up the mothers tail to reach her back.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2024
Date Uploaded: 10.2024
Photo Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Camera: Canon EOS R5
Copyright: © Prelena Soma Owen