It looks like a pinecone and is the most trafficked mammal in the world – now scientists have just found a new species

BBC Wildlife Magazine·Jul 1

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Scientists have discovered a new species of mammal that resembles a pinecone and is reportedly the most trafficked mammal in the world. This animal, referred to as a pangolin, has been the subject of trafficking, with a nearly 200-year-old specimen potentially providing useful information. The discovery of the new species has been announced, although details about it are not specified.

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This pinecone-looking animal is the world’s most-trafficked mammal

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Pangolins are the world's most trafficked mammal. A nearly 200-year-old specimen could help.

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It looks like a pinecone and is the most trafficked mammal in the world – now scientists have just found a new species

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This pinecone-looking animal is the world’s most-trafficked mammal

Pangolins are the world's most trafficked mammal. A nearly 200-year-old specimen could help.

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