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Why do they sell pangolins?
Why do they sell pangolins?
GyeongjuGloryDaysFestivalJoy
Sat Oct 26 2024
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I've seen people selling pangolins and I'm really curious about why they do that. Pangolins are such unique and interesting animals, so why would someone want to sell them? I want to understand the reasons behind this.
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SakuraPetal
Mon Oct 28 2024
In several southeast Asian countries, particularly China and Vietnam, pangolin meat is highly valued as a delicacy.
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SilenceSolitude
Mon Oct 28 2024
This has led to a significant decline in their population as hunters seek to capitalize on the high demand.
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HanjiHandiwork
Mon Oct 28 2024
Additionally, pangolin scales are utilized in Chinese traditional medicine.
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NebulaNavigator
Mon Oct 28 2024
This further exacerbates their vulnerability to illegal trade as people believe in the medicinal properties attributed to their scales.
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CryptoKnight
Mon Oct 28 2024
Pangolins face illegal hunting and trading due to two primary factors.
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