The Pangolin, or Scaly Anteater, a Native of Asia and Africa

question 47

Multiple Choice

The pangolin, or scaly anteater, a native of Asia and Africa, is the most trafficked animal in the world.In a single decade, more than a million pangolins were poached and sold for their meat and scales.Which method would conservationists likely use to most rapidly stem the loss of pangolins?

• A) Develop a restoration ecology program to save pangolin habitat
• B) Develop a captive breeding program to save pangolin genes
• C) Develop an education program to show the value of pangolins
• D) Maintain a natural area and set up a tourism program to show off pangolins
• E) Use CITES to prohibit pangolin sales

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