Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 22 hours ago
Join Toby from Pangolin Wildlife Photography and Pangolin.africa on a heartfelt journey to release a rehabilitated pangolin named Lucy back into the wild in South Africa. Saving pangolins, one at a time.
If you would like to learn more about pangolins and support our work, please visit link.pangolinphoto.com/Saving-Pangolins-One-At-a-Time
Join the fight. Become a Pangolin Guardian today. Free 15-minute online course to join: https://www.pangolin.africa/become-a-pangolin-guardian
This video documents Toby picking up satellite and VHF trackers from African Wildlife Tracking in Pretoria, travelling to the Kalahari Wildlife Project, and undertaking the intense and comprehensive process of releasing Lucy.
The video showcases the complexities and dedication involved in rehabilitating pangolins, featuring inputs from Michelle at the Kalahari Wildlife Project and Donald from Pangolin Africa, who will monitor Lucy post-release.
Viewers are urged to subscribe, like, and consider supporting the conservation efforts. Enjoy emotional highlights, including the team searching for a suitable burrow for Lucy and the touching moment of her release, while learning about the critical need for pangolin conservation efforts.
00:00 Saving Pangolins. One at a time
01:40 Meet Donald and the Journey to Kalahari
02:33 Kalahari Wildlife Project Overview
03:21 Lucy's Background and Rehabilitation
04:58 Unexpected Pangolin Arrival
06:16 Lucy's Release Preparation
08:33 Vet Check and Final Preparations
12:47 Lucy's Release Day
16:07 Post-Release Monitoring
20:43 Conclusion and Call to Action
This production was filmed and edited by Wiktoria West wikiwest.co
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If you are interested in joining us on safari, then click here: link.pangolinphoto.com/YTsafari
We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography, based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel, we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa—and sometimes beyond!
#wildlifephotography #naturephotography
Join Toby from Pangolin Wildlife Photography and Pangolin.africa on a heartfelt journey to release a rehabilitated pangolin named Lucy back into the wild in South Africa. Saving pangolins, one at a time.
If you would like to learn more about pangolins and support our work, please visit link.pangolinphoto.com/Saving-Pangolins-One-At-a-Time
Join the fight. Become a Pangolin Guardian today. Free 15-minute online course to join: https://www.pangolin.africa/become-a-pangolin-guardian
This video documents Toby picking up satellite and VHF trackers from African Wildlife Tracking in Pretoria, travelling to the Kalahari Wildlife Project, and undertaking the intense and comprehensive process of releasing Lucy.
The video showcases the complexities and dedication involved in rehabilitating pangolins, featuring inputs from Michelle at the Kalahari Wildlife Project and Donald from Pangolin Africa, who will monitor Lucy post-release.
Viewers are urged to subscribe, like, and consider supporting the conservation efforts. Enjoy emotional highlights, including the team searching for a suitable burrow for Lucy and the touching moment of her release, while learning about the critical need for pangolin conservation efforts.
00:00 Saving Pangolins. One at a time
01:40 Meet Donald and the Journey to Kalahari
02:33 Kalahari Wildlife Project Overview
03:21 Lucy's Background and Rehabilitation
04:58 Unexpected Pangolin Arrival
06:16 Lucy's Release Preparation
08:33 Vet Check and Final Preparations
12:47 Lucy's Release Day
16:07 Post-Release Monitoring
20:43 Conclusion and Call to Action
This production was filmed and edited by Wiktoria West wikiwest.co
If you would like to be kept informed of our new video releases, then please join our community by clicking here: link.pangolinphoto.com/YTcommunity
If you are interested in joining us on safari, then click here: link.pangolinphoto.com/YTsafari
We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography, based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel, we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa—and sometimes beyond!
#wildlifephotography #naturephotography
