Excerpt: “In response to declining pangolin populations caused by illegal wildlife tracking, habitat loss and poor genetic health, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing federal protections for several pangolin species in Asia and Africa. After reviewing the best available scientific and commercial information, the Service is proposing to list seven species of pangolin as endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. The four Asian species proposed for listing are Chinese, Indian, Sunda and Philippine. The three African species are white-bellied, black-bellied and giant. Pangolins are small, nocturnal mammals that are known for their unique appearance. They are covered in tough, protective keratin scales and use their long, sticky tongues to eat ants, termites and other insects. Pangolins have a single pup annually and live in a variety of habitats, including savannas, woodlands and forests.”
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