The number of pangolins is low. Hunt pangolins for the sake of meat and scales to which attribute medicinal properties (though scientists already prove the absurdity of this statement).
2019: the Authorities of Singapore withdrew 12 tons of pangolinovy scales
In July, 2019 the authorities of Singapore about 12 tons of pangolinovy scales worth $35.7 million were revealed. About 2000 mammals were killed for the sake of it.
Parts of animals were detected in containers which arrived from DRK and went to Vietnam, after aiming of customs department of China. According to documents in containers allegedly transported wood.
According to the Singapore law on endangered species of animals the maximum penalty for similar smuggling makes up to $500 thousand and/or two years of imprisonment.
Since April, 2019 in Singapore 37.5 tons of a pangolin were withdrawn in total.
2010: Declaration disappearing mammal
In November, 2010 Zoological society of London entered pangolins in the list of disappearing mammals.
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