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man finds new purpose when he helps rescue a baby pangolin, one of the most trafficked animals in the world, in a sting operation in <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/south-africa\/\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\">South Africa<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018He leaves the city and embarks on a heartfelt mission to rehabilitate and prepare the vulnerable animal for a life of freedom in the wild.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Directed by Pippa Ehrlich, who was behind the Oscar-winning feature My Octopus Teacher, it is a \u2018poignant exploration of the connection between humans and the creatures we share our world with\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>This week a trailer for the film was released and shows a man called Gareth Thomas help rehabilitate pangolin called Kulu in an attempt to sent him back into the wild.<\/p>\n<div class=\"factbox\" data-ico=\"factbox_article\" data-track-module=\"factbox_article\">\n<h2 class=\"factbox-title\">\n\t\t\t\tGet personalised updates on all things Netflix\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<div class=\"factbox-content\">\n<p> Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro’s TV Newsletter.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/newsletters\/tv-newsletter\/?ito=tv-article&signup-source=tv-article-link\">Sign up to our newsletter<\/a> and then select your show in the link we’ll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As explained in the trailer, the scaly mammals native to Asia and Africa are an ancient creature, <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2016\/05\/20\/endangered-species-day-2016-these-are-the-17-most-endangered-animals-in-the-world-5894434\/\">but they run the risk of extinction<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"396\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22790142 lazyload\" alt=\"Netflix viewers counting down to new documentary being hailed 'the next Octopus Teacher' Netflix\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.isshicare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SEI_245109667-8999-e1742912345605.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>Netflix is about to release a documentary about efforts to save Kulu the pangolin (Picture: Netflix)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Steve, who says the \u2018stakes are very high\u2019 to protect them, has also never seen one in the wild but is part of an effort to curb the illegal wildlife trading that is affecting the pangolin population by working at a rescue centre.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018There was definitely a fear of failure. I never had to nurture something so vulnerable in my life before,\u2019 he says.<\/p>\n<p>He faces an uphill battle with Kulu, who refuses to eat and \u2018is freaking out\u2019 when they try and re-release him into the wild, where he faces threats of snakes, warthogs and lions.<\/p>\n<p>Gareth then goes on to speak about how he was \u2018in the stage in my life when I wanted something more valuable\u2019 when he met Kulu, who \u2018changed the way I saw the world\u2019.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"313\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22790150 lazyload\" alt=\"Netflix viewers counting down to new documentary being hailed 'the next Octopus Teacher' Netflix\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.isshicare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SEI_245109638-80ca-e1742912545317.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>Gareth Thomas does everything he can to help rehabilitate the endangered mammal (Picture: Netflix)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The trailer has already elicited a huge reaction, with many counting down to tune in.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Pangolins are such fascinating creatures, and this documentary has caught my interest,\u2019 user santiago.j.mancilla.perez1022 commented on YouTube.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018So sad that people hunt and trade such a beautiful creature,\u2019 warrenbadial2838 shared.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"363\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22790143 lazyload\" alt=\"My Octopus Teacher | Official Trailer | Netflix Sep 6, 2020 A filmmaker forges an unusual friendship with an octopus living in a South African kelp forest, learning as the animal shares the mysteries of her world.\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.isshicare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SEI_162699737-04cc.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>The film comes from the same director as My Octopus Teacher (Picture: Netflix)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u2018I cannot wait to see this. As an animal rights activist, it’s so incredibly important to have films like this that capture the essence and individuality as well as importance of different species, especially those exploited for food, entertainment, medicine, clothing, research, and so on. It will awaken the necessary empathy and compassion in so many humans, which we desperately need to lead with – for the non-human species, for the humans, for the planet, and for future generations. Thank you for choosing to share your incredible journey with us,\u2019 sarahvanmantgem added.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement to <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/my-octopus-teacher-director-new-movie-pangolin-kulus-journey-trailer-11701417\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">People<\/a>, Pippa said that pangolins are \u2018some of the most ancient and unique mammals that have ever walked the Earth\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Over millions of years of evolution, they have traded their claws and fangs for protective scales and a finely tuned intuition that makes them deeply sensitive, innocent creatures: they can’t run or bite, and their only defence is to roll up in a ball.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018When I met Gareth, I was immediately fascinated by his relationship with these gentle and mysterious animals, but the reason I wanted to make the film is that I believe pangolins are a symbol of our own fragile existence on this planet, along with so many of the vulnerable beings that belong here with us.\u2019<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Pangolin: Kulu\u2019s Journey is streaming from April 21 on Netflix.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Got a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">If you\u2019ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\">Metro.co.uk<\/a> entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/submit-stuff\/\">Submit Stuff<\/a> page – we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>{“@context”:”https:\/\/schema.org”,”@type”:”VideoObject”,”name”:”Metro.co.uk”,”duration”:”T2M16S”,”thumbnailUrl”:”https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2025\/03\/25\/12\/96545799-0-image-m-165_1742906398745.jpg”,”uploadDate”:”2025-03-25T12:39:44+0000″,”description”:”A man finds new purpose when he helps rescue a baby pangolin, one of the most trafficked animals in the world, in a sting operation in South Africa. 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