Miss Earth Namibia Diana Andimba and the Pangolin Conservation and Research Foundation celebrated World Pangolin awareness day.

The day aimed at raising awareness and money towards an emergency pangolin veterinary care fund to rescue pangolins and stand against pangolin trafficking.

World Pangolin Day is an opportunity to raise awareness about the unique mammals and their plight.

The species are known as the guardians of the forest because they protect forests from termite destruction, maintaining a balanced ecosystem.

Due to its harmless factors, Miss Earth Diana Andimba says there is a need to speed up conservation efforts.

The National pangolin coordinator at the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Novald Iiyambo urged people to report cases involving pangolins. 

The day is celebrated with a fun run, music, and pangolin crafts and arts.