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Which animals are trafficked the most in this world?

Which animals are trafficked the most in this world?

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S.Sophie

S.Sophie

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Answered Jan 16, 2020

The correct answer to this question is the pangolin. Most people have never heard of them, but they are, in fact, the most trafficked animal in the world. Out of all the trafficked animals in the world, pangolins account for 20% of those trafficked. One reason why they are so high in trafficking is that they are also the most poached animal in the world.

The correct answer to this question is the pangolin. Most people have never heard of them, but they
Their poaching is due to their scales. The scales that they have been used for a variety of reasons, including cuisine, medicine, and fashion. These animals are trafficked from the sub-Saharan part of Africa, as well as Asia, where they are found.

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Denton Perez

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Denton Perez, Professor, High School, Utah

Answered Jan 08, 2020

Pangolins.

The most trafficked animal in the world is PANGOLINS. Pangolins are mammal known for their scaly skin and their very long, sticky tongue. This ant and termite eating animal scale is used for traditional Chinese medicine. The pangolin is poached and trafficked despise the fact that this act is considered illegal. Pangolin meat is in high demand in Asian countries such as Vietnam and China.

Pangolins.

The most trafficked animal in the world is PANGOLINS. Pangolins are mammal known for
In Africa, it is trafficked for spiritual and medicinal purposes. African Rhino is also a highly trafficked animal. The horns of this animal are in high demand across the world, especially in Asia. African Rhino is used for medicinal purposes. Other highly trafficked animals are Hawksbill Turtles, Tigers, Birds of Prey, Snow Leopard, Saiga Antelope, and many more.

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K. Galatia

K. Galatia

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Answered Jan 02, 2020

There are different animals that are being trafficked in different parts of the word, but some are being trafficked more often than others. The Pangolin is considered to be the most trafficked animal because of its scales. 20% of the illegal trade is the selling of the Pangolin. A lot of people believe that the scales of the Pangolin will be very useful for their Chinese herbal medicine.

There are different animals that are being trafficked in different parts of the word, but some are
They feel that the scales can help them improve and become better. The Pangolin’s scales are also considered to be a delicacy or a luxury food item in Vietnam and in China. In Africa, the Pangolin’s scales are considered to help improve spiritual healing. The Pangolin is now considered to be endangered.

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N. Jarah

N. Jarah

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N. Jarah

Answered Dec 24, 2019

The pangolin, which resembles a walking pinecone, and it will often show fear by curling its body up into a ball. It’s a relationship to its offspring. It is very sweet, as the mother keeps the babies on their backs, carrying them for three months. Then, they keep them close for two years until the young go out and seek an independent life.

The pangolin, which resembles a walking pinecone, and it will often show fear by curling its body
Not much is known about the life or population of the creature because they are aloof and secretive. Unfortunately, the illegal trade has been cruel toward the pangolins. The IUCN classifies all eight species of pangolin as being threatened to extinction. On the upside, the legal agenda that could put retailers and traffickers in jail is coming into practice.

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