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If I asked you what the world’s most trafficked animal was, you would probably answer back with elephant, rhino or tiger. While these are all animals that are highly sought after in the black trades market, the most trafficked animal is one you probably have never heard of: the Pangolin.

PANGOLIN

(There are eight species of pangolins)

The Pangolin is a shy and poorly understood creature. Wholly covered in scales, many people think of them as reptiles, however pangolins are actually

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