May 03

Police seize smuggled pangolins

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Wednesday 3rd May, 2006 at 23:17:38| Words: 63 words | Category: News Photos

Pangolin

An endangered pangolin that was smuggled into Hong Kong in April 2005. Thai police have seized 76 pangolins destined for southern China and arrested four smugglers. In Thailand smugglers pay 1,800 baht (48 dollars) a kilogram for the animals. Their meat is considered a delicacy in China and is also used in traditional medicines to treat ailments such as prostate cancer and asthma. (AFP/File/Mike Clarke)



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