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Gorongosa National Park has rescued 160 endangered pangolins from illegal wildlife traders over eight years, with help from local communities turning away from poaching. The scaly mammals, hunted nearly to extinction for Asian markets, are finding new protectors in central Mozambique.
A high school student made a faith-based film for $500 in his Ohio hometown. Seven years later, his anti-trafficking movie "Still Hope" hits 900 theaters nationwide.
Nigeria's anti-trafficking agency freed 17 young women forced into exploitation and arrested multiple suspects in a major rescue operation. The victims are now receiving medical care and counseling as authorities hunt for additional suspects.
Four endangered gray titi monkeys just returned to the forests of Colombia's Aburrá Valley after being rescued from illegal captivity. Their successful release shows that specialized rehabilitation can reverse the damage done by wildlife trafficking.
Wildlife officials at a Thailand airport intercepted smugglers and rescued 21 animals, including six critically endangered species. The timely intervention saved these creatures from the illegal wildlife trade.