17) Pangolin Flashcards
1
Q
Context ?
A
China has now accorded highest level of protection and removed the scales of Pangolin from its list of approved traditional medicines
2
Q
Features of pangolin ?
A
1) Scaly anteater mammals
2) They have large, protective keratin scales covering their skin
3) Most trafficked mammal in the world
3
Q
How many types of pangolins are there in the world ?
A
8 species
Out of these, 2 are found in India : Indian pangolin and
Chinese pangolin
4
Q
Are Indian pangolins found everywhere in India ?
A
All parts of the country except Arid and High himalayas
5
Q
IUCN status ?
A
Indian pangolin – Endangered
Chinese pangolin – Critically endangered
