Question

What is the conservation status of pangolins?

Answer 1

According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), all eight pangolin species are listed as either "endangered" or "critically endangered," meaning they face an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild. Illegal hunting and poaching for their scales, which are used in traditional medicine, and their meat, which is considered a delicacy, are the primary threats to their survival. Additionally, habitat loss and fragmentation due to human activities such as logging and agriculture are also contributing to their decrease in numbers.

Answer 2

PANGOLINS ARE CURRENTLY CONSIDERED ONE OF THE MOST TRAFFICKLED AND ENDANGERED GROUPS OF MAMMALS IN THE WORLD. THE CONSERVATION STATUS OF PANGOLINS VARIES AMONG THE DIOFFERENT SPECIES.

Answer 3

Pangolins are critically endangered due to habitat loss and illegal poaching for their scales and meat. All eight species of pangolin are listed on the IUCN Red List as either endangered or critically endangered.