期刊
CONSERVATION LETTERS
卷 10, 期 6, 页码 757-764出版社
WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/conl.12339
关键词
China; market; pangolins; social network analysis; traditional Chinese medicine; trafficking; wildlife trade
资金
- HKU School of Biological Sciences, Ecology and Biodiversity
- National Science Foundation [PIRE - 1243524]
- Office Of Internatl Science &Engineering
- Office Of The Director [1243524] Funding Source: National Science Foundation
All pangolin species globally are now listed under Appendix I of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) due to escalating demand for their meat and scales, often for use in traditional medicine. While China has introduced pangolin trade restrictions, the country continues to represent the largest market and destination for pangolin products. We summarize pangolin seizure data reported in public media from 2008 to 2016, incorporating often neglected small seizures reported in Chinese. During that period, the equivalent of 65,849 pangolin individuals (23,109 individuals and 21,377 kg of scales) was recorded in 206 seizures in China. Using social network analysis, Guangzhou, Fangchenggang, and Kunming were identified as key nodes of the illegal pangolin market. Our work highlights the scale and scope of pangolin trade in China, applies novel methods for analyzing trade patterns, and offers guidance for future law enforcement and policy interventions for combatting wildlife trade internationally.
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