Pangolins face extreme pressure from illegal wildlife trade. Scales are highly valued in traditional medicine, meat is a delicacy. Habitat destruction compounds threats. Conservation requires anti-poaching patrols, captive breeding, and education. International laws protect species but enforcement varies. Public awareness campaigns are essential. Recovery is slow due to low reproductive rates.
It demonstrates the interplay of human activity and species conservation.
International collaboration is key for pangolin survival.
Pangolins are considered the most trafficked mammal in the world.
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