Nigerians Fight to Protect the World's Most Trafficked Mammal | National Geographic
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Pangolins are highly trafficked for their scales, prompting Dr. Mark in Nigeria to rescue and rehabilitate them to protect biodiversity and curb illegal trade. Efforts include awareness campaigns and seizures to combat corruption and educate hunters on the species' extinction risk.
Insights
- Pangolins are highly trafficked mammals globally due to the value of their scales in traditional remedies, despite a lack of scientific evidence supporting their medicinal properties.
- Dr. Mark, a veterinarian in Nigeria, leads conservation efforts by rescuing pangolins and educating hunters on the species' extinction risk, highlighting the importance of addressing corruption and raising awareness to protect biodiversity.
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Recent questions
Why are pangolins highly trafficked?
Due to the high value of their scales for remedies.
Who runs the first animal shelter in Nigeria?
Dr. Mark, a veterinarian in Nigeria.
How is corruption involved in the illegal pangolin trade?
Corruption is involved in the illegal pangolin trade in Nigeria.
Where are rescued pangolins rehabilitated?
Rescued pangolins are rehabilitated in protected forests.
What is the goal of awareness campaigns about pangolins?
To protect biodiversity and combat illegal trade.
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Protecting Pangolins: Nigeria's Conservation Efforts
- Pangolins are the most trafficked mammals globally, with their scales highly valued for various remedies despite lacking scientific evidence.
- Dr. Mark, a veterinarian in Nigeria, runs the first animal shelter in the country and focuses on rescuing pangolins, aiming to educate hunters on the species' extinction risk.
- The illegal pangolin trade involves corruption in Nigeria, with efforts to combat it through seizures and awareness campaigns, aiming to protect biodiversity.
- Rescued pangolins are rehabilitated in protected forests to prevent further hunting, with hopes of curbing demand to safeguard the species' survival.
