Why are pangolins listed as endangered species?

The four species found in Asia: Indian pangolin (Manis crassicaudata), Philippine pangolin (Manis culionensis), Sunda pangolin (Manis javanica) and the Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla). read more

In November 2010, pangolins were added to the Zoological Society of London 's list of genetically distinct and endangered mammals. All eight species of pangolin are classified by the IUCN as threatened with extinction, while two are classified as critically endangered. read more

Up to 100,000 pangolins are estimated to be hunted and sold every year, making them the most traded wild animal in the world. The meat is considered a delicacy in China, Vietnam and other parts of south-east Asia, while the scales are prized for traditional medicine. Researchers warned last year that the Chinese pangolin is in danger of being “eaten to extinction” because of huge demand. read more

The four species found in Asia: Indian pangolin (Manis crassicaudata), Philippine pangolin (Manis culionensis), Sunda pangolin (Manis javanica) and the Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla). All eight pangolin species are protected under national and international laws, and two are listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. read more