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Pangolin Conservation Project in Odisha 

The State of Odisha in eastern India is believed to be one of the last strongholds of the pangolin in the Indian subcontinent. Despite being known as the most trafficked mammal in the world, there is still very little information on the pangolin and its trade in India. But one thing is clear and that is that the growing demand for pangolins and their products, particularly body scales, for use in traditional Chinese medicine is fueling hunting of the species in India. In the last three years, almost 50 cases of seizures involving pangolin scales and poaching have been registered across the country, including many seizures on India’s international borders.

The primary aim of the project is to curb pangolin poaching and trade in four key districts of Odisha - Ganjam, Nayagarh, Boudh and Mayurbhanj. These districts cover an area of about 25,418 sq km, with Mayurbhanj district accounting for 10,418 sq km. We have selected this region as we have knowledge of the presence of nomadic and local tribes in the landscape that we believe are now targeting what was one of the last healthy pangolin populations.

We engage local communities by encouraging them to share information on illegal activities in their areas, and to motivate local forest protection groups (Van Suraksha Samitis) to help curb pangolin poaching. We also hold village meetings throughout the four districts, where small printed cards being distributed. Each card has a conservation message, a 24x7 number to call with any pangolin poaching and trade information, and details of rewards for any substantiated information that is provided. Bill boards and wall paintings have been put up in strategic locations, giving the same information.

 

 

 

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