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PROTECTING
PANGOLINS
Pangolins are the most illegally trafficked mammals in
the world
A pangolin is poached every 5 minutes.
Sadly, they are highly sought after in illegal wildlife markets for their scales and meat, driven by demand in traditional medicine and as delicacies.
Eight pangolin species exist – four in Asia and four in Africa. They share similarities in appearance but differ subtly in scale, colour, shape, and adaptations for their habitats, including climbing aids like semi-prehensile tails.
ZSL (Zoological Society of London) is the global science-driven conservation charity working to restore wildlife in the UK and around the world.
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