Pangolins Flashcards
1
Q
Are these reptiles ?
A
NO , they are mammals , the only scaly mammal on earth
2
Q
How are they infamously known ?
A
They are regarded as one of the worlds most illegally traded mammals
3
Q
How many species of pangolin exist in the world ?
A
8 (4 African , 4 Asian )
4
Q
What are their IUCN statuses ?
A
4 (vulnerable) , 2 (endangered) , 2 (critically endangered)
5
Q
IUCN status of the species available in India ?
A
Endangered
6
Q
Which state police recently created a spl unit to protect Pangolin ?
A
Odisha
7
Q
What are the 2 species found in India ?
A
Chinese and Indian pangolin
8
Q
What is Mutual Legal Assistance treaty (MLAT) ?
A
It is an agrrement between nations to exchange information or provide legal assistance for making laws on pangolin smuggling racket
