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Home / Random Facts / The most trafficked mammals in the world are Pangolins

The most trafficked mammals in the world are Pangolins

Updated on May 15, 2024April 28, 2023
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Pangolins are illegally trafficked for their meat and use in spiritual and medicinal practices dating back thousands of years. 

While some mythologies believe that harming a pangolin will bring bad luck.

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