Native to Africa and Asia, pangolins are the only mammals in the world covered in scales. Pangolins’ meat is considered a delicacy and their scales are used in ancient Chinese medicine. As a result the species is under threat. In recognition of this in June 2020 pangolins’ protection was upgraded to the highest level by the Chinese government and they were removed from an official list of species that can be used for medicinal treatment.

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