Meet the Only Scaly mammal in the World

Pangolin is a type of scaly mammal that is native to Africa and Asia. They are also known as "scaly anteaters" due to their long tongues and unique armored scales. There are eight species of pangolin, four from Africa and four from Asia. Unfortunately, pangolins are frequently trafficked and hunted for their meat which is considered a delicacy in some parts of the world, and their scales which are used in traditional medicines. This has led to all eight species being listed as threatened or endangered, and efforts are being made to protect and conserve them.

One shocking fact about pangolins is that they are the most illegally trafficked mammals in the world. According to estimates, over 1 million pangolins have been taken from the wild in the past decade, mostly for their scales, which are used in traditional medicine, and their meat, which is considered a delicacy in some countries. As a result of this intense poaching, all eight species of pangolin are now at risk of extinction.
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