Trafficked pangolin DNA reveals hotspots of illegal wildlife trade (IMAGE)

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Trafficked pangolin DNA reveals hotspots of illegal wildlife trade

Caption

White-bellied pangolin displayed by a local vendor along a national road extension in Nimba County, Liberia. The animal was kept alive for sale, reflecting consumer preference for freshly slaughtered meat and the impact of road development on wildlife trade.

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Philippe Gaubert (CC-BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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