The lack of an identifiable intermediate host species for the proximal animal ancestor of
SARS-CoV-2, and the large geographical distance between Wuhan and where the closest …

International trade in wildlife is a major threat to biodiversity conservation. CITES, the
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, is the …

The pangolin is greatly sought after for its various body parts, largely driven by demand from
China. The mammal has been driven to the edge of extinction in Asia, with two Asian …

Land use and cover change (LUCC) is the main cause of natural ecosystem degradation
and biodiversity loss and can cause a decrease in ecosystem service provision. Animal …

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is highlighted by conservation practitioners as an
ongoing threat to many overharvested plant and animal species, including several …

The pangolin has a flexible dermal armor consisting of overlapping keratinous scales.
Although they show potential for bioinspired flexible armor, the design principles of pangolin …

We report on the illegal trade in live pangolins, their meat, and their scales in the Special
Development Zone of Mong La, Shan State, Myanmar, on the border with China, and …

Global climate change caused by fossil energy consumption is strongly threatening the
species diversity of mammals. In particular, changes in temperature and precipitation have …

Pangolins are threatened by overexploitation for local and international use. They are
subject to an international commercial trade ban, and are also the focus of other …

The Chinese pangolin is a critically endangered and biologically unique species, yet
information on its status, distribution, and habitat preferences is still scarce in Nepal, which …