White bellied pangolin-Endangered species by Elaina Swartz

Problem

eswartz4 — 2024-04-24 14:49:41 UTC

These pangolins are the most trafficked animal.
The African Wildlife Foundation states "The smoke from their scales is thought to improve cattle health, keep lions away, and cure ailments like nose-bleeds."
Pangolins scales are vital for protection from predators.
They are being over-hunted by poachers for their meat and scales.

Map

eswartz4 — 2024-04-24 14:50:23 UTC

This is where white bellied pangolins are found

Endangered White Bellied Pangolin

eswartz4 — 2024-04-24 14:52:41 UTC

White bellied pangolin are endangered because people believe that they are a sign there will be a drought.
People believe their scales have magical abilities.
Their meat is known as a delicacy and is shipped to China and Vietnam to be sold.
The scales are used for medicine and are believed to cure cancer and asthma.
White bellied pangolin are commonly known as tree pangolin
Their population has declined 40% in the past 21 years.
Pangolins will curl into a ball when threatened.

Solution

eswartz4 — 2024-04-24 14:52:54 UTC

We can first make harsh punishments if you poach. If that doesn't help we should start taking some pangolins in and breed them to hopefully start slowly rebuilding the population.

Sources

eswartz4 — 2024-04-24 14:53:00 UTC

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Rationale for Solution

eswartz4 — 2024-04-25 15:07:15 UTC

I think this solution will work because the harsh punishments will make people stop poaching if they are going to go to jail and get a large fine. Breeding will rebuild the natural population and help them thrive in their natural habitat.