Cebu City, Philippines — A young Palawan pangolin, known locally as “balintong,” was safely brought back to its habitat on November 4, 2026, following a rescue operation and assessment by the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office of Roxas, Palawan. Listed as a critically endangered species, the rescued Palawan pangolin measures 79.5 centimeters in length and has an estimated weight of 2 kilograms. READ: Endangered leatherback sea turtle found dead along Iloilo shore Returned, escaped, and rescued The pangolin was reportedly surrendered to a radio station by a resident of Malcampo, Palawan, last November 2, but managed to escape. The incident […]...

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