Why are pangolins the most trafficked mammal in the world?

Around a year ago, the pine cone-looking pangolin received the highest level of protection against illegal trading by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species. While China is supposed to abide by those rules, the country still remains a trafficking hub for the scaly animal. read more

Pangolins are said to be the world's most trafficked mammal. All eight species are targeted for their meat and for use in traditional Chinese medicine. At the Cites meeting in South Africa in September 2016, they received extra safeguards against trafficking. read more

Some experts say the pangolin is likely the most trafficked mammal in the world. It’s impossible to say for certain, of course, because poachers don’t exactly submit spreadsheets on their activities. read more

Meet the pangolin, the most-poached and illegally trafficked mammal in the world. As the congress of the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources gets underway Thursday in Hawaii, environmental policymakers and conservation experts will discuss managing the environment, protecting wildlife and how best to chart the direction of conservation efforts. read more