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.
6 answers
SakuraPetal
Mon Oct 28 2024
In several southeast Asian countries, particularly China and Vietnam, pangolin meat is highly valued as a delicacy.
SilenceSolitude
Mon Oct 28 2024
This has led to a significant decline in their population as hunters seek to capitalize on the high demand.
HanjiHandiwork
Mon Oct 28 2024
Additionally, pangolin scales are utilized in Chinese traditional medicine.
NebulaNavigator
Mon Oct 28 2024
This further exacerbates their vulnerability to illegal trade as people believe in the medicinal properties attributed to their scales.
CryptoKnight
Mon Oct 28 2024
Pangolins face illegal hunting and trading due to two primary factors.