VOICED : Researchers in S.Africa look at pangolins and climate change

The video discusses the illegal trade of pangolin scales, valued at €1000 per kilo in Asia, and its impact on the pangolin population, which has halved in five years. It highlights the threats from global warming and the efforts to study pangolin adaptation in Africa. The video also reveals surprising facts about pangolin behavior, such as their movement patterns, and notes the 2016 global trade ban aimed at conserving this endangered species.

What material are pangolin scales made of, making them valuable in Asian medicine?

• Calcium

• Keratin

• Silicon

• Collagen

Which country is NOT mentioned as a destination for trafficked pangolin scales?

• Ivory Coast

• India

• Vietnam

• China

What is a significant threat to pangolins besides trafficking?

• Deforestation

• Global warming

• Poaching for meat

• Habitat fragmentation

How far did a tagged pangolin travel in 10 days, according to the study?

• 10 kilometers

• 20 kilometers

• 30 kilometers

• 40 kilometers

When did the global ban on pangolin trade come into effect?

• 2014

• 2015

• 2016

• 2017