Protecting the African Pangolins

Pangolins are the most trafficked mammal in the world, according to the WWF

Local investment company Ramsey Crookall is to host Lisa Hywood of the Tikki Hywood Foundation today (Friday 10 October), to learn about her experiences, insights, and work in conservation.

The Tikki Hywood Foundation focusses on protecting the African Pangolin, which is the most trafficked mammal globally.

The African Pangolin is a distinctive, nocturnal insectivore covered in keratin scales, which curl into a tight, armoured ball when threatened. 

This defence, however, makes them vulnerable to poachers, who sell their meat and scales illegally for traditional medicine and luxury food, pushing them toward extinction.

The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) has classified all four African pangolin species as vulnerable or endangered. 

Lisa Hywood established the Tikki Hywood Foundation in 1994 in memory of her late father, focusing on the pangolin crisis in Africa.

Over 32 years, it has become a respected global authority on pangolin conservation, addressing the decline of the world’s most trafficked mammal. 

Before arriving on the Isle of Man, Lisa visited the UK to give a presentation at the Royal Geographic Society in London.

Ramsey Crookall Chief Executive, Joanna Crookall, said: "We're delighted to support raising awareness of Lisa in her lifetime’s work for this worthy cause."

Established in 1946, Ramsey Crookall is the Isle of Man's longest-established family firm of independent stockbrokers and investment managers. With no ties to fund managers, banks, or third parties, the firm offers impartial investment services by providing access to a broad range of investment assets.