Imphal, March 18 -- A mass awareness campaign to conserve pangolins, a critically endangered species threatened by illegal poaching for their scales, took place during the Pangolin Cup 2025 in the Senapati district of Manipur.

Organized by the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) in collaboration with the Senapati District Olympic Association and the Manipur Forest Department, the event is being held from March 17-22.

The football tournament features a Pangolin mascot to raise awareness about pangolin conservation and wildlife protection among children and the community.

The initiative is supported by the Wildlife Conservation Network's Pangolin Crisis Fund (PCF), marking a significant step towards pangolin conservation in the region.

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