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Pangolin Rescued Near Coimbatore, Released to Forest
31 Aug
Summary
- An Indian pangolin was rescued and released into a forest reserve.
- The rescued pangolin was found five km from the nearest forest.
- Indian pangolins are an endangered and highly trafficked species.
On Saturday, August 30, 2026, an Indian pangolin was rescued from Kasthuri Naickenpalayam near Coimbatore by forest officials and volunteers. The scaly mammal was spotted in a residential area and safely relocated to a nearby reserve forest.
The rescued pangolin showed no signs of injury. Its release into the forest was deemed appropriate given its conservation status. Forest Range Officer V. Thirumurugan stated that the rescue site was approximately five kilometers from the nearest forest boundary.
The Indian pangolin is a protected species, listed under Schedule I of India's Wildlife (Protection) Act. It is also classified as endangered on the IUCN Red List and listed in Appendix I of CITES, reflecting its significant threat from illegal wildlife trade.
