The pangolin, despite being lesser-known, holds the unfortunate title of the most poached and trafficked animal on the planet. This is mainly because their scales and meat are highly sought after in Asian cultures, where around 70% of people in China mistakenly believe that pangolin products have medicinal benefits, even though science has proven otherwise.
It’s heartbreaking to think that such a unique and gentle creature is being driven to the brink of extinction . Education and awareness are so crucial in debunking these false beliefs about medicinal benefits . Hopefully, more can be done to protect the pangolin and preserve its place in our world .