VOICED : CITES prohibe comercio de pangolines

The video discusses the pangolin, a small, scaly mammal that is endangered. It highlights the recent international protection it received and the steps needed to further conservation efforts. The video also explores the cultural significance of pangolins in Asian cuisine and traditional medicine, as well as the economic impact of their illegal trade, with over a million trafficked in the last decade.

What recent action was taken to help protect the pangolin?

• It was declared a national animal.

• It received protection from an international convention.

• It was added to a zoo breeding program.

• It was relocated to a safer habitat.

What is one of the key actions needed to help conserve pangolins?

• Encourage more consumption.

• Promote pangolin farming.

• Raise public awareness.

• Increase hunting licenses.

Why are pangolins popular in Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine?

• They are used in traditional ceremonies.

• Their meat is considered a delicacy.

• They are easy to catch.

• They are a symbol of good luck.

What is believed to be a benefit of pangolin scales?

• They are used for making jewelry.

• They are used in construction.

• They have therapeutic properties.

• They are a source of vitamins.

Approximately how many pangolins have been trafficked in the last decade?

• Over 100,000

• Over 10 million

• Over 500,000

• Over 1 million