Over 80% of pangolin species face critical risk of extinction. Illegal wildlife trade is the primary threat. Habitat loss and hunting exacerbate decline. Conservation efforts are ongoing but challenging. Awareness is low despite their uniqueness. Populations have declined drastically in Asia and Africa. Legal protection exists but enforcement is inconsistent.
Critical status underscores urgency of conservation. Loss would disrupt ecosystems.
It emphasizes human impact on specialized mammals. Awareness and policy are crucial.
Pangolins are the most trafficked mammals in the world.
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