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16 Nov 2011

Chinese Demand for Pangolins Spreads to Africa  0

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Yet another problem for African pangolins.


Recent pangolin seizures suggest that Africa’s pangolins are increasingly being sourced for the traditional Chinese medicine trade.

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01 Nov 2011

Pangolins: Natural Pest Controllers and Soil Caretakers  0

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Pangolins play an important ecological role, providing ‘pest’ control and improving soil quality.


What the heck is a pangolin? Aside from being a very unique, insectivorous creature and the most trafficked mammal in the international illegal wildlife trade, these scaly anteaters also have a job — a very important one!

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28 Oct 2011

11 Things You Didn’t Know About Pangolins  0

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Pangolins – scaly, toothless anteaters that resemble a giant walking artichoke – are being rampantly slaughtered in Southeast Asia to meet the demands of the illegal trade in pangolin flesh, scales, and fetuses.


Want to learn more about these gentle creatures? Check out this list of eleven cool facts about pangolins. Enjoy!

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