SOCIETY, Republica Watch

Pangolin scale trafficking on the rise as authorities focus on big mammals

According to a 2019 report from the African Wildlife Foundation, as much as 2.7 million pangolins are poached annually across the world. In Nepal, police seized over 244 kilograms of pangolin scales in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24.

alt=

By Biken K Dawadi

Police seize 244 kilograms of pangolin scales in FY 2023/24

Please log in or register to access the full content.

See more on: pangolin scales trafficking African Wildlife Foundation

Just in

Early Childhood Development teachers face financial stra...

RSP general convention: Election schedule made public

1782015386_rasopa mahadhibeshan-1200x560-1782018927.webp

Bolivia declares state of emergency, deploys military to...

Bolivia declares state of emergency, deploys military to quell protests

Top News

‘No factionalism, merit will decide leadership at RSP co...

Prakash Chandra Pariyar-1781958131.webp

Germany meet Ivory Coast in high-stakes World Cup clash,...

NRB moves to rein in soaring CEO pay at banks and financ...

Related Stories

Co-existence: People and Pangolin

Co-existence: People and Pangolin

Two held with pangolin scales

Two held with pangolin scales

Vietnam seizes 7.5 tons of elephant ivory, pangoli...

Vietnam seizes 7.5 tons of elephant ivory, pangoli...

Vietnam seizes 7.5 tons of elephant ivory, pangolin scales

Human trafficking through Pashupatinagar on the ri...

Human trafficking through Pashupatinagar on the ri...

Human trafficking through Pashupatinagar on the rise

Wildlife Trafficking, Zoonoses and Public Health

Wildlife Trafficking, Zoonoses and Public Health

Republica watch

CIAA widens e-passport probe, summons German firms...

No ban on Indian mango imports, but new rules shif...

No Indian Mango Ban in Nepal-1781365569.webp

Civil Service Bill sends shockwaves through bureau...

More in Politics

1782025490_Danbahadur karki-1200x560-1782027657.webp

POLITICS

Police Chief personally oversees security at RSP convention in Chitwan

With the participation of the Prime Minister, ministers, lawmakers and other high-profile guests, Nepal Police Inspector General (IGP) Dan Bahadur Karki himself has been deployed on-site to supervise...

Gagan Thapa-1771217792.webp

NC leader Gagan Thapa to attend RSP convention

NC leader Gagan Thapa to attend RSP convention

PM Balen Shah arrives in Chitwan for RSP convention

PM Balen Shah arrives in Chitwan for RSP convention

PM Balen Shah arrives in Chitwan for RSP convention

PM Balen Shah arrives in Chitwan for RSP convention

1609225560_maheshbasnet-thumb-1200x560_20210927162753.jpg

UML Secretary Basnet extends best wishes for RSP General Conventi...

UML Secretary Basnet extends best wishes for RSP General Conventi...

RSP kicks off landmark first general convention

RSP kicks off landmark first general convention

Trending

‘No factionalism, merit will decide leadership at RSP conventio...

Germany meet Ivory Coast in high-stakes World Cup clash, Sweden...

NRB moves to rein in soaring CEO pay at banks and financial ins...

Gold price has moderate fall of Rs 5,300 per tola in a week

RSP bars panel politics, bans use of state resources as it tigh...

Responsible journalism urged as media trust declines

RSP kicks off landmark first general convention

Two roadside blasts in northwest Pakistan kill 7: police

Madhesh Province collects revenue of Rs 30.17 billion in 11 mon...

Japan raises visa fees 5-fold from July

Op-Ed

Nepal’s Shifting State-Citizen Compact

opinion

The Missing Value in Nepal’s Tourism Boom

opinion

Nepal and Neighbourhood Perspectives

opinion

From Kathmandu to Seattle: Nepal in the Global AI Co...

opinion

Trekking route being constructed along Kaligandaki River bank

Trekking route being constructed along Kaligandaki River bank

Baudikali Rural Municipality kicked off the project from the Balighat area, aiming to attract visitors in the area. Prakash Ojha, chairman of the Rural Municipality, sh...

Adopt Yoga as a way of life: President Paudel

Adopt Yoga as a way of life: President Paudel

24 injured in bus accident in Bajura

24 injured in bus accident in Bajura

1782024391_New Project-1200x560-1782025738.webp

BFIs must use MeroKitta for land mapping services

BFIs must use MeroKitta for land mapping services

Heavy rain likely in Koshi, heatwave risk in Tarai

Heavy rain likely in Koshi, heatwave risk in Tarai

Rethinking MRP-Based Customs Valuation in Nepal

Rethinking MRP-Based Customs Valuation in Nepal

A Nurse’s Journey Through a Changing Himalaya

A Nurse’s Journey Through a Changing Himalaya

Image 21-05-2026 at 16.41-1779361031.webp

Choosing Reconciliation over Revenge

Choosing Reconciliation over Revenge

Suggestive Image-1775911456.webp

Shadow of War: Above the Indra

Shadow of War: Above the Indra

Image 11-03-2026 at 15.19-1773221479.webp

Community Leadership at the Center

Community Leadership at the Center

Germany reach knockouts, Netherlands hammer Sweden 5-1

In Toronto, substitute Deniz Undav scored twice in the second half as Germany recovered from an early setback to secure their second straight win in Group E. The result sends the four-time world champ...

Paraguay 1-1781933144.webp

Paraguay save World Cup skins with win over eliminated T...

Ancelotti hails 'complete game' as Brazil sink Haiti at...

Brazil -1781923711.webp

Matheus Cunha scores 2 goals as Brazil eliminates Haiti...

French court confirms Moroccan football star Hakimi will...