Nigerian authorities seize 2.179 tonnes of pangolin scales

Category : Wildlife | Location : International  | Posted on 2024-12-19 02:24:52


Nigerian authorities seize 2.179 tonnes of pangolin scales

Pangolins are among the world’s most trafficked mammals, driven by demand for their scales and meat. All international trade of pangolins is prohibited under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species and are listed in Appendix I in accordance with the International Union for the Conservation of Nature’s Red List. This means that the species is threatened with extinction. 

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/wildlife-biodiversity/nigerian-authorities-seize-2179-tonnes-of-pangolin-scales

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