In Namibia, conservationist Maria Diekmann found herself on the frontline of the battle to save these wanted animals after unexpectedly becoming a surrogate mother to an orphaned baby pangolin named Honey Bun. On an emotional journey, Diekmann travels to Asia to better understand the global issues facing pangolins, before joining forces with a Chinese megastar to help build a campaign to bring awareness to the plight of these surprisingly charming creatures.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- BBC Studios, Thirteen, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Nature Pictures
Keywords
- africa
- namibia
- wildlife
- endangered species
- animal parts trade
- wildlife conservation
- nature documentary
- pangolin
- animal trafficking
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Top Cast
David Attenborough as Self - Narrator (voice)
Nora Young as Self - Narrator (voice)
Maria Diekmann as Self - Conservationist
AngelaBaby as Self
Top Crew
Victoria Bromley · Director
Graham MacFarlane · Cinematographer
Sue Gibson · Cinematographer
Sam Rogers · Editor
Sanne Christophersen · Producer
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