Nearly 900,000 pangolins are believed to have been trafficked across South-East Asia in the past two decades, a wildlife watchdog said, highlighting the challenge in tackling the illicit trade.
As the world’s most heavily trafficked mammal, the creatures are targeted for their body parts which are highly valued in traditional medicine in countries including China and Vietnam, and their meat is seen as a delicacy.
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