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(Day 5: Cultural significance and perceptions): In the late 90s, people in many east African tribes believed burning scales repel lions (a major threat to livestock). We are not sure if this practice continues to this day.

Art: Tchatchou B.
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2021-04-10

(Day 4: Threat): Temminck’s pangolins are threatened by accidental electrocution by electric fences used to protect game & livestock farms, esp in South Africa & Namibia.

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Art: Kačka C.

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2021-04-09

(Day 4: Threat): DYK the US was a major importer of products until around 2000? Pangolin scales were used to make boots (costing up to US$1,500), belt & handbags.

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2021-04-08

(Day 1: Ecology): are more closely related to the order Carnivora (cats, dogs, bears) despite looking more like Xenarthrans (anteaters, armadillos, sloths).

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2021-04-06

(Day 1: Ecology):
are insectivores, feeding mainly on ants & termites, possibly helping to regulate ant/termite populations. They also enhance diff soil processes- nutrient cycling & aeration when they excavate burrows.

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2021-04-05