Can Nigeria Help Save the Pangolins Amid a Global Wildlife Crime Crisis?

In response to the dwindling pangolin populations in Asia, traffickers have turned to Africa, with Nigeria serving as a hub for illegal wildlife trading. Recent crackdowns by Nigerian authorities have led to significant arrests, including a Chinese national suspected of high-level pangolin trafficking. These efforts, supported by international cooperation and intelligence gathering, signify a growing focus on combating animal trafficking and disrupting global criminal networks involved in the $20 billion wildlife trafficking industry.

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