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Diversity and evolutionary history of endogenous retroviruses in the genome of Manis pentadactyla [PDF]
Microbiology SpectrumEndogenous retroviruses (ERVs), remnants of ancient viral infections integrated into host genomes, serve as invaluable molecular fossils for studying viral evolution.
Tiancheng Zhang +4 more
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Foraging Burrow Site Selection and Diet of Chinese Pangolins, Chandragiri Municipality, Nepal
Animals, 2022 The Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) is a myrmecophagous, nocturnal mammal species that occurs in forests, agricultural lands, and grasslands. It is critically endangered due to illegal hunting and habitat loss. Characterizing the Chinese pangolin’s
Sharmila Tamang +2 more
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Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 2023 The Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) has experienced a rapid population decline throughout its distribution. In Nepal, it mostly occurs outside protected areas; therefore, habitat degradation due to anthropogenic activities is one of the major ...
Yajna Prasad Timilsina +2 more
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People’s Knowledge of Illegal Chinese Pangolin Trade Routes in Central Nepal [PDF]
Sustainability, 2020 Chinese pangolin populations are declining globally due to illegal wildlife trades in its range countries, especially China and Vietnam, where the largest markets for this species exist. Identifying the trade routes is crucial for developing conservation plans for the pangolin and understanding the attributes of the individuals involved in the illegal ...
Hari Prasad Sharma +2 more
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Habitat and Anthropogenic Determinants of Chinese Pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) Burrow Occupancy in Udayapur, Eastern Nepal: Implications for Site‐Specific Conservation [PDF]
Ecology and EvolutionChinese pangolins are found from lowlands to mid‐hills in Nepal and are increasingly vulnerable to extinction due to extensive illegal trade and habitat fragmentation, particularly outside the protected areas network.
Bishal Bhandari +8 more
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Global Ecology and ConservationThe Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) is on the verge of extinction. Overuse and habitat loss have decimated the pangolin population across China.
Fuhua Zhang +7 more
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Genetic Evidence Reveals Distinct Lineage of Chinese Pangolin in Nepal: Insights From Scat and Blood Samples for Conservation and Wildlife Forensics [PDF]
Ecology and EvolutionPangolins face critical threats from illegal trade and habitat loss, making their conservation a global priority. Despite their ecological and conservation significance, these elusive creatures remain poorly understood, particularly regarding their ...
Fiona Hogan +5 more
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BMC Zoology, 2020 Background Formosan Pangolin (Manis pentadactyla pentadactyla) is one of the three subspecies of Chinese pangolins, it is also an isolated sub-species naturally habitat in Taiwan.
Yu-Chia Chang +6 more
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People and Nature, 2020 All eight pangolin species are threatened with extinction, largely through demand for their products including scales, meat and body parts. The demand for pangolin scales has gained attention from many conservation groups due to the large volumes ...
Yifu Wang +2 more
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Targeted sequencing enhances detection of pangolin trafficking hotspots and dynamics of both domestic and global trade markets. [PDF]
PLoS BiologyPangolins have become emblematic of the global wildlife trade crisis due to intense trafficking for consumption and traditional medicine. Coupled with habitat loss, the illicit trade in pangolins has severely threatened wild populations.
Sean P Heighton +19 more
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