The Indian Pangolin is a scaly anteater.
Pangolins are the most illegally traded mammals in the world.
IUCN
-Indian Pangolins - ‘Endangered’ .
-Chinese Pangolin - ‘Critically Endangered’
Habitat
-Indian Pangolin is found throughout the country south of the Himalayas, excluding the north-eastern region
-Chinese Pangolin ranges through Assam and the eastern Himalayas.
Importance
- They are natural pest controllers.
Reason for Decline
- The main reason for the decline is their medicinal value of Scales
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