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Indian Pangolin (Manis crassicaudata)
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
2026
Verified: June 16, 2026
"Indian pangolin populations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have declined by 25-40% over the last 25 years due to habitat loss and illegal trafficking. Illegal trade is driven by demand for scales in traditional Chinese medicine, with black market prices reaching high levels. Authorities have established protection zones and increased penalties to combat poaching."