The Price of pangolin Scales | Poachers VS Pangolins

 

In this episode of Beastly Behavior, we shed light on the horrific trafficking of pangolin scales and meat. These adorable creatures, with their unique scaly appearance, are being targeted by poachers for their valuable body parts.

Pangolins are the most trafficked mammal in the world, with all eight species under threat. Their natural habitats are being destroyed by deforestation, and they are being hunted for their scales and meat. These harmless creatures, which roll up into a ball when threatened, are being driven to the brink of extinction.

The demand for pangolin scales and meat is primarily driven by the traditional medicine market in Asia, where they are believed to have healing properties. However, there is no scientific evidence to support these claims. Pangolin scales are also used in fashion accessories and jewelry.

The eight species of pangolin are the Chinese pangolin, Indian pangolin, Sunda pangolin, Philippine pangolin, giant pangolin, Temminck's pangolin, black-bellied pangolin, and white-bellied pangolin. Each species has its own unique habitat, and all are under threat from poaching and habitat destruction.

The price of pangolin scales and meat on the black market is reportedly very high, with scales selling for up to $3,000 per kilogram and meat fetching up to $350 per kilogram. This high demand and high price make pangolin trafficking a lucrative business for poachers and traffickers. The continued trafficking and hunting of pangolins is not only a threat to these amazing creatures but also a threat to the delicate balance of the ecosystems in which they live. We must do everything we can to stop this trade and protect these beautiful animals from extinction.