How to raise pangolins
As an endangered wild animal, pangolins have attracted much attention in recent years due to illegal trade and habitat destruction. Although it is illegal to keep pangolins privately in most countries, knowledge of their habits and care is vital to conservation efforts. Below is structured data and related content about pangolin husbandry.
1. Basic information about pangolins
| category | content |
|---|---|
| scientific name | Manis spp. |
| Distribution area | Asia, Africa |
| feeding habits | Mainly ants and termites |
| protection level | CITES Appendix I (all 8 species) |
2. Pangolin breeding environment requirements
| project | Specific requirements |
|---|---|
| temperature | 24-30℃ (higher for tropical species) |
| humidity | 60-80% |
| space | At least 10㎡ activity area for each animal |
| Cushion material | Sterile soil + leaf litter |
3. Diet management of pangolins
| food type | Proportion | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Live ants/termites | 70% | Needs disinfection |
| artificial feed | 30% | Need to contain chitin |
| Nutritional supplements | 2 times a week | Calcium powder + vitamins |
4. Precautions for raising pangolins
1.legal risks: Pangolins belong to CITES Appendix I species, and private breeding requires special permission. Most countries prohibit personal breeding.
2.health monitoring: Weight changes need to be checked weekly (normal fluctuation range ±5%), and parasite testing performed monthly.
3.behavioral observation: Pangolins should be foraging for 4-6 hours a day. Abnormal curling up may be a sign of stress.
4.Breeding management: The breeding success rate in artificial environment is less than 30%, and the rainy season environment needs to be simulated to stimulate estrus.
5. Current status and challenges of pangolin conservation
| years | Quantity seized | main trade routes |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 37 tons | Africa→Asia |
| 2021 | 29 tons | Southeast Asia→China |
| 2022 | 42 tons | Multi-country transit trade |
6. Correct practices for pangolin protection
1.refuse to consume: Do not purchase any pangolin products, including scales, meat, etc.
2.support protection: Cloud pangolins can be adopted through formal institutions (without physical contact).
3.spread knowledge: Promote the ecological value of pangolins to people around you (each pangolin can protect 17 hectares of forest every year).
4.Report a violation: If you discover illegal trade, please contact the local forest police or organizations such as WWF.
Summary: As an important species in the ecosystem, the protection of pangolins requires the joint efforts of the whole society. Rather than thinking about how to raise them, it is better to actively participate in conservation actions so that these "forest guards" can thrive in the natural environment.
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