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Nearly 900,000 pangolins trafficked in Southeast Asia

The pangolin is the world’s most heavily trafficked mammal, targeted for its body parts which are highly valued in traditional medicine. – EPA pic, February 21, 2020.

NEARLY 900,000 pangolins are believed to have been trafficked across Southeast Asia in the past two decades, a wildlife watchdog said yesterday, highlighting the challenge in tackling the illicit trade. As the world’s most heavily trafficked mammal, the creatures are targeted for their body parts which are highly valued in traditional medicine in countries, including China and Vietnam, and their meat is seen as a delicacy.

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