Pangolins on the brink as Africa-China trafficking persists unabated
The pangolin trade remains brisk, as conservationists scramble to identify populations and lobby for tough protections, while U.S. zoos make a controversial try to raise them.
Articles by Sharon Guynup
Sharon Guynup writes on wildlife and environmental issues for US and international publications. She is co-author of "Tigers Forever: Saving the World's Most Endangered Big Cat."
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