It is reported that, globally, one pangolin is poached every three minutes either for illegal bushmeat use or to supply scales to the Asian market. In early February this year, China submitted a Pangolin Conservation In China proposal to the 78th Meeting of the UN CITES Standing Committee, outlining its intention to reduce the use…
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The African penguin, with its distinctive black-and-white plumage, is a cherished symbol of South Africa’s unique coastal ecosystem and an iconic attraction for both locals and tourists alike. Yet, the species – known for its playfulness and social bonds – has already lost 97% of its population and could be extinct in the wild by…
