Sava_pangolins

14/10/2022

Pangolins -- two species of which are endangered and all of which are protected by international treaty -- are trafficked by the thousands for their scales, which are boiled off their bodies for use in traditional medicine; for their meat, which is a high-end delicacy here and in China; and for their blood, which is ...

19/09/2022

19/09/2022

Pangolins -- two species of which are endangered and all of which are protected by international treaty -- are trafficked by the thousands for their scales, which are boiled off their bodies for use in traditional medicine; for their meat, which is a high-end delicacy here and in China; and for their blood.

19/09/2022

WHAT IS PANGOLINS BLOOD USE FOR

In Asia, pangolin scales, blood, and fetuses are used to purportedly treat conditions like liver problems, skin issues, palsy, and swelling, despite the fact they lack any medicinal or therapeutic value.

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It was found that 22 pangolin parts are used to treat various ailments and conditions under 17 international categories of diseases. The highest use value was recorded for scales while eyes had the highest level of consensus among the traditional medical practitioners. The highest use value and informant agreement ratio for scales were recorded for spiritual ailments. Scales were the most culturally significant body part according to the use agreement value

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WHAT IS THE USE OF PANGOLINS SKIN

Pangolins scales are used for spiritual protection, financial rituals, and protection from witchcraft

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HOW MUCH IS THE PANGOLINS SKIN WORTH

In 2017 live pangolins could command a price of more than $200 per kilogram. Over the same time period the price of scales increased from $300 per kilogram to $600

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RAISING AWARENESS &
SUPPORTING CONSERVATION

of the world’s most trafficked mammals

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HOW TO BUY PANGOLINS

19/09/2022

Pangolins are mostly killed by hunters in local communities near forest reserves. The trade is said to be mostly driven by high prices offered by smuggling syndicates. Traffickers pay local poachers between FCFA 12,000-13,000 per kilogram for small scales and FCFA 25.000 to FCFA 35.000 for large scales.
These enticing price levels are further driving the killing of pangolins as those involved in the illicit trade seek to make significant financial benefits.

19/09/2022

Lead by Dr. David Lehmann, the scientist team working for the Wildlife Capture Unit from the National Agency of Natural Parks of cameroon finally managed to seize this variety of the world’s most-trafficked mammal. Their patience was rewarded. An exciting and heart-warming event for the whole team, as all 8 existing pangolin species are solitary and mysterious, most are predominantly nocturnal. It is therefore very hard to study pangolins, in its natural environment

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2. THERE ARE EIGHT SPECIES OF PANGOLIN

Four species of pangolin can be found in Africa, and four in Asia.
The four species that live in Africa are:

Black-bellied pangolin (Phataginus tetradactyla)

White-bellied pangolin (Phataginus tricuspis)

Giant Ground pangolin (Smutsia gigantea)

Temminck's Ground pangolin (Smutsia temminckii)

The four species that live in Asia are:

Indian pangolin (Manis crassicaudata)

Philippine pangolin (Manis culionensis)

Sunda pangolin (Manis javanica)

Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla)

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1. PANGOLIN MEANS 'ROLLER'

The word Pangolin comes from ‘penggulung,’ the Malay word for roller – the action a pangolin takes in self-defense. A startled pangolin will cover its head with its front legs, exposing its scales to any potential predator. If touched or grabbed it will roll up completely into a ball, while the sharp scales on the tail can be used to lash out.

Pangolins are also referred to as 'scaly anteaters' because of their preferred diet - ants