COVID-19 is believed to be the latest catastrophe caused by the illegal wildlife trade. The virus, which was declared a pandemic by WHO, is causing havoc in the whole world. Pangolins, the world’s most trafficked mammals, accounting for over 20% of all illegal wildlife trade, are a prime suspect for the cause of COVID-19.

Together, we can put an end to poaching and illegal trade of wildlife for food, medical value, as pets, or other uses. If we do otherwise, we risk being exposed to other public health outbreaks. We must act quickly to protect wildlife because the fight against wildlife crime is a fight for humanity.