Manipur villages unite to protect endangered Pangolins along Indo-Myanmar border

Category : Endangered Species | Location : Manipur  | Posted on 2024-08-30 06:37:31

In a landmark conservation effort, the headsmen of 230 tribal villages located along the Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur have united to combat the illegal wildlife trade of the critically endangered Chinese Pangolins (Manis pentadactyla). These pangolins, which are primarily found in the northeastern region of India, have become increasingly rare due to rampant poaching. The Indian pangolin, another subspecies mostly found in Central India, is also endangered.

Source: https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2024/Aug/25/manipur-villages-unite-to-protect-endangered-pangolins-along-indo-myanmar-border