The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to declare seven species of pangolins endangered, aiming to enforce stricter penalties against poaching and trafficking. These unique mammals, covered in protective scales, face extinction due to demand for their meat and scales, especially in Asia where they are viewed as delicacies and are used in traditional medicine. The proposed regulation will be open for public comment for 60 days. Advocates argue this protection is essential for their survival and long-awaited.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's plan to declare seven species of pangolin endangered aims to combat trafficking and protect these unique mammals from extinction.
Nicholas Arrivo stated that the protection of pangolins under the Endangered Species Act "is long overdue" and expressed optimism about the proposed rule.
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