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World Pangolin Day 2026: Why this ‘walking pinecone’ is the most heavily trafficked animal on Earth

World Pangolin Day takes place on February 21, 2026, yet many people still struggle to identify a pangolin or explain why it matters. These quiet, scale-covered mammals resemble small armored ...
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These shy, scaly anteaters are the most trafficked mammals in the world

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — They are hunted for their unique scales, and the demand makes them the most trafficked mammal in the world. Wildlife conservationists are again raising the plight of ...