Like searching for diamonds amongst coal, finding a pangolin in the African bush is nothing short of extraordinary, as are they. A once-in-a-lifetime sighting for most, these quirky, scaled, ant-eaters epitomise the necessity for conservation. They remain one of the least studied and most trafficked animals across the globe, making it no less than an absolute privilege (and delight) to be in their presence. With every bi-pedal step an individual under the watchful eye of onlookers takes, a critical piece of an unknown puzzle is systematically added to a slowly-evolving bigger picture of what makes these compelling critters so special.