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What unique physical characteristic differentiates pangolins from other mammals?
What unique physical characteristic differentiates pangolins from other mammals?
- They are covered in scales. (correct)
- They have fur covered bodies.
- They have a shell.
- They possess wings.
What has primarily led to the decline of the pangolin population in China?
What has primarily led to the decline of the pangolin population in China?
- Natural disasters affecting their habitat.
- Habitat destruction due to urbanization.
- Consumption of pangolin meat as a delicacy.
- High demand for their scales in traditional medicine. (correct)
How much has the pangolin population in China declined since the 1960s?
How much has the pangolin population in China declined since the 1960s?
- By approximately 50%.
- By approximately 70%.
- By approximately 90%. (correct)
- By approximately 30%.
What advantage do scales provide pangolins against natural predators?
What advantage do scales provide pangolins against natural predators?
What is a significant risk faced by pangolins due to human activity?
What is a significant risk faced by pangolins due to human activity?
Flashcards
Pangolin threat
Pangolin threat
Pangolins are heavily poached due to demand for their scales in traditional medicine.
Pangolin scales
Pangolin scales
Pangolin scales are used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Pangolin poaching
Pangolin poaching
Pangolins are illegally hunted for their scales.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Population decline
Population decline
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Study Notes
Pangolin Threats
- Pangolins are targeted more frequently by poachers than any other animal.
- Pangolins are unique mammals, covered in scales.
- Pangolin scales are highly valued in traditional Chinese medicine.
- This high demand has led to a 90% decline in the Chinese pangolin population since the 1960s.
- Pangolin scales defend them from predators, but are easily harvested by poachers.
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