"The most trafficked mammal on earth" : The Pangolin

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It’s World pangolin day.

According to the Endangered Wildlife Trust, there are 8 pangolin species worldwide – and all of them are on the red list.

Highly prized on the black market for their scales, these creatures are the most traded animal on earth.

Hot1027’s Tara Penny has more…
16 Feb 2024 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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