Raising a young pangolin is similar to managing an unruly toddler! When threatened, pangolins curl up into a tight ball, a defensive posture that … See more ideas about Pangolin, Cute animals, Animals wild. So what had probably happened is the mother had rolled around Honey Bun to protect her. Ambition knows no bounds, nor does corruption in a political thriller. Major support for NATURE is provided by The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, The Fairweather Foundation, the Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, …More. World Pangolin Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in February. Meet Honey Bun, a baby pangolin who was rescued from abuse by conservationist Maria Diekmann. She had been kicked around. Major support for NATURE is provided by The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, The Fairweather Foundation, the Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, Kathy Chiao and Ken Hao, the Filomen M. D’Agostino Foundation, Charles Rosenblum, Sandra Atlas Bass, the Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust, Doris R. and Robert J. Thomas, The Hite Foundation, The Sun Hill Family Foundation in memory of Susan and Edwin Malloy, The Arlene and Milton D. Berkman Philanthropic Fund, the Bradley L. Goldberg Family Foundation, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, by PBS, and by Viewers Like You. She was rescued and cared for by conservationist Maria Diekmann, Founder of the Rare & Endangered Species Trust, Namibia. Troublesome Honey Bun. Meet Honey Bun, an adorable baby pangolin who is teaching one conservationist the high demands of having a troublesome toddler as a roommate. Young pangolins need round-the-clock attention, so Honey Bun now lives with Maria in her home. Closed Captioning. Meet Honey Bun, a baby pangolin who was rescued from abuse by conservationist Maria Diekmann. Honey Bun and Maria Raising Honey Bun has given Maria a rare insight into pangolin behaviour. Pangolins, Johannesburg, Gauteng. Meet Honey Bun, a baby pangolin who was rescued from abuse by conservationist Maria Diekmann. It was obviously on a cement floor because you could see streaks of the paint on her scales. Clip: Season 36 Episode 16 | 2m 19s At the Rare & Endangered Species Trust (REST) in Namibia, a man named Steven takes rescued baby pangolin Honey Bun out for walks every single day. PBS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Aired: 05/23/18 Rating: NR [Narrator] But the mother was so traumatized by her mistreatment that she escaped as soon as she could. Nature | Clip | Baby Pangolin and Her Best Friend. An upmarket coffee table book showcasing the beauty of Pangolins. Young pangolins need round-the-clock attention, so Honey Bun now lives with Maria in … Meet Honey Bun, the baby pangolin! But conservationist Maria Diekmann - a surrogate mother to baby pangolin Honey Bun - is offering new hope for their survival. Apr 17, 2019 - Explore Melanie Rodriguez's board "Pangolins" on Pinterest. Unfortunately the mother pangolin died shortly after arrival at the intended release site. Young pangolins need round-the-clock attention, so Honey Bun now lives with Maria in her home. Duration: 1 minute This clip is from. Maria's relationship with Honey Bun is unique and offers a glimpse into the secretive world of the pangolin. NATURE: The World's Most Wanted Animal DVD,NATURE: The World's Most Wanted Animal Pangolins are often described as "the most endangered animal you've never heard of." Maria Diekmann found pangolin Honey Bun in 2015, when she came across her mother who had been seriously abused. We can remove the first show in the list to add this one. The mother pangolin curled into a ball, protecting Honey Bun in the middle. She has become the poster pangolin for Africa and has recently shared stardom with one of China’s most famous women – actress and model Angela baby in a WILDaid campaign clip that attracted 25 million viewers in the first 24 hours of release. Young pangolins need round-the-clock attention, so Honey Bun now lives with Maria in … Honey Bun was the child of an abused pangolin. May 24, 2020 - Explore Suyancey's board "Pangolins" on Pinterest. BY CHRISTINA VALLIANOS – WILDAID PANGOLIN CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR Pangolins are small mammals sometimes referred to as “scaly anteaters” for their defining physical trait: large, overlapping scales composed of keratin, the same protein that makes up human fingernails as well as rhino horns. Meet Honey Bun, a baby pangolin who was rescued from abuse by conservationist Maria Diekmann. Copy a link to this video to your clipboard, Major support for NATURE is provided by The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, The Fairweather Foundation, the Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, …, RECONSTRUCTION: AMERICA AFTER THE CIVIL WAR. Meet Honey Bun, a baby pangolin who was rescued from abuse by conservationist Maria Diekmann. But first, we need you to sign in to PBS using one of the services below. We can remove the first video in the list to add this one. Wear a World Pangolin Day t-shirt and help educate the world about pangolins! ith its giant digging claws, the pangolin is nature's backhoe. We believe she had succumbed to starvation whilst still trying to nurture a growing baby. The full episode is no longer available for online streaming. The full episode is still available for purchase through the "Buy Now" links. Meet Honey Bun, an adorable baby pangolin who is teaching one conservationist the high demands of having a troublesome toddler as a roommate. | Closed CaptioningVideo has closed captioning. Please continue to enjoy extra(s) from this episode. However, the mother was kicked around and so traumatized that Honey Bun escaped. Young pangolins need round-the-clock attention, so Honey Bun now lives with Maria in her home. Meet Honey Bun, a baby pangolin who was rescued from abuse by conservationist Maria Diekmann. Above: Conservationist Maria Diekmann has been raising Honey Bun for release since the orphan pangolin was a baby. Thank you for helping us improve PBS Video. Use one of the services below to sign in to PBS: You've just tried to add this video to My List. Copyright © 2020 Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), all rights reserved. Report a Problem | Don't miss a special encore of "The World's Most Wanted Animal" next Wednesday at 8/7c on PBS. See more ideas about Pangolin, Mammals, Animals wild. They have formed a unique … The silver lining is that the little boy is doing well and his prospects for a successful release are positive. Maria found Honey Bun, or HB for short, in 2015, when she came across her severely abused mother. [Maria Diekmann] When one little baby pangolin comes in, you're talking about years and years and years of complete commitment. 1.1K likes. Honey Bun suffered no … Problems Playing Video? But there is one particular pangolin that has stolen the limelight and has become the poster pangolin for REST: Honey Bun. More From The World's Most Wanted Animal (7), Producer/Director Victoria Bromley on Telling the Global Story of the Pangolin, Clip | Baby Pangolin and Her Best Friend, Clip | Rescued Pangolins Treated for Injuries. [Narrator] Young pangolins require round-the-clock attention. Nature | Clip | Baby Pangolin and Her Best Friend. The full episode is still available for purchase through the "Buy Now" links. The full episode is no longer available for online streaming. The world's only scaly mammal, pangolins are now trafficked at a higher rate than rhinos, elephants and tigers combined, for medicinal use in China, Thailand and Vietnam. Leaving Maria to raise the newly named 'Honey Bun' in a unique living situation... ...sharing her home with a troublesome toddler. Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed! By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. [Maria Diekmann] The arrival of Honey Bun was probably one of the saddest arrivals ever. Subscribe to the weekly NATURE newsletter and be the first to hear about the latest episodes, animal videos, conservation news, citizen science projects, educational resources and much more! Before you submit an error, please consult our Troubleshooting Guide. But first, we need you to sign in to PBS using one of the services below. [playful music] [Maria Diekmann] Honey Bun, there's nothing for you in there. Conservationist Maria Diekmann has devoted her life to saving Cape pangolins. You've just tried to add this show to My List. At the Rare & Endangered Species Trust (REST) in Namibia, a man named Steven takes rescued baby pangolin Honey Bun out for walks every single day. Meet the pangolin, the almost unheard-of ... the frontline of the battle to save these wanted animals after unexpectedly becoming a surrogate mother to an orphaned baby pangolin named Honey Bun. Next came Honeybun, a baby also confiscated from poachers. And a long, sticky tongue—capable of slurping up thousands of ants or termites every day—makes it … Why? At the Rare & Endangered Species Trust (REST) in Namibia, a man named Steven takes rescued baby pangolin Honey Bun out for walks every single day. 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