Mapping Distribution and Habitat Preferences of Pangolin Species in Uganda
Abstract Being the world’s most endangered and traded wild mammals, Pangolins are facing rapid population declines due to habitat loss and poaching. Uganda hosts several pangolin species, yet there is limited information on their precise distribution, habitat preferences, and changing range patterns. This study seeks to
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Harnessing Cultural Beliefs and Community Awareness to Curb Pangolin Poaching in Uganda.
Pangolins are the most trafficked mammals in the world and have been classified since 2014 as threatened with extinction on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. In recognition of their dire conservation status, all eight species were reclassified under CITES Appendix I, granting them the
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Effectiveness of Current Wildlife Laws and Enforcement in Reducing Pangolin Poaching and Trade in Uganda
Abstract Uganda has strengthened its wildlife legislation over the past decade, most notably through the Uganda Wildlife Act (2019), which imposes severe penalties for poaching and illegal trade of endangered species such as pangolins (Manis temminckii, M. tricuspis, and M. gigantea). Despite these measures, pangolin trafficking
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