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Southeast Asia: Over 200 Live Pangolins Seized in Less Than 10 Days

April 4th, 2013
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Southeast Asia: Over 200 Live Pangolins Seized in Less Than 10 Days (via Annamiticus)

Authorities in Malaysia and Thailand have intercepted two illegal shipments of live pangolins in a span of less than 10 days. The first incident occurred on on March 19th, when Malaysia’s Department of Wildlife and National Parks seized 133 pangolins at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).…

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Thailand: 138 Pangolins Seized, Smuggler Arrested

May 27th, 2012
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A suspected member of a wildlife trafficking syndicate was arrested and 138 pangolins confiscated by Thai Customs authorities.

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Over 200 Live Pangolins Seized from Smugglers During 30-Day Period

October 30th, 2011
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Although pangolins are sometimes found alive, thousands are not so fortunate.


In two separate incidents within a 30-day span, authorities in Thailand and Indonesia have rescued more than 200 pangolins from wildlife traffickers.

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September Bust Nets 100 Pangolins from Smuggler in Thailand

October 26th, 2011
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Customs officials in Thailand recently rescued nearly 100 pangolins from certain death.


The shy, scaly anteaters are believed to have been en route to China or Vietnam, where they are consumed as delicacies. Their body parts are also used in dubious folk remedies.

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