On a private game reserve in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, an unlikely creature is making a tentative comeback — and visitors are offered a glimpse into the conservation efforts to save it ...

DESCRIPTION: Pangolins are mammals but are uniquely covered from head to tail with large, geometric scales made of keratin. Pangolins range in weight from just 4 pounds to a record 70 pounds.

The statue portrays the pangolin in a balanced, upright position, made from bronze alloy. Its elongated head features a long snout, a slightly open mouth, small protruding eyes, and ears adorned with ...