There are eight different species of Pangolin found in Africa and Asia. Unfortunately, they are one of the most endangered groups of mammals in the world. Aside from habitat loss and the bushmeat trade, their keratin scales are also sought after for jewelry and medicinal properties. The illegal trade of thousands of pangolins is having a drastic effect. Broadening education and awareness is vital to the conservation of this species, which is done every day when meeting Baba at the San Diego Zoo during his daily keeper talk!