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Whispers of scales – A Pangolin’s Tale

Pangolins, the world’s only scaly mammals, are facing a grave threat to their existence due to a deadly combination of habitat loss, rampant poaching, and a booming illegal trade.

These shy and harmless animals have become victims of illegal wildlife trade, driven by unfounded beliefs in the medicinal properties of their scales and the culinary value of their meat..

Unfortunately, these animals are now among the most trafficked mammals globally, placing them on the precipice of extinction.

The conservation of pangolins is not merely a commitment to a species; it is a commitment to the preservation of our planet’s biodiversity and the intricate web of life that sustains us all.

Asha Bhat

Bangalore, Karnataka