Pangolins

what is their status?

• Critically endangered

• Endangered

• Extinct

• Least concern

Where do they live

• Oran

• Sumatra

• Rio de jeneiro

• Split

What do they eat

• Meat

• Chicken

• insects

• Plants

What effect has trafficking had on pangolins?

• They are now only thriving in Asia.

• They have developed a way to protect themselves from poachers.

• They have adapted to a range of habitats.

• They are at risk of extinction.

How many tons of smuggled pangolins have passed through the state of Sabah since August 2017?

• 30 tons

• 40 tons

• 800 tons

• 1,800 tons

Why are pangolins trafficked?

• Their meat is a delicacy in some Asian countries.

• Some think their scales have healing powers.

• Many people want to keep them as pets.

• both A and B

How does the sidebar, “Big Business,” contribute to the reader’s understanding of the main article?

• It explains why most pangolin products are smuggled out of Africa.

• It provides evidence that pangolin trafficking is a problem only in Asia.

• It shows that most pangolin shipments end up in the United States.

• It tells the bigger story of pangolin trafficking and the countries involved.

What is the structure of this article?

• compare and contrast

• sequence of events

• C. problem and solution

• both A and B

The section titled “To the Rescue” is mainly about how

• conservation efforts have reduced demand for rhino horn.

• pangolins help farmers by eating ants that destroy crops.

• conservation groups are helping to protect the pangolin.

• pangolins are disappearing from Asia.

You can tell from the photo and caption “Protective Coat” that the animal’s scales

• are believed to heal all kinds of ailments.

• are made of the same material as our hair and nails.

• cover its body to protect it from predators.

• are difficult for poachers to remove.