Could you please elaborate on the current status of the Chinese pangolin population? How many of these endangered animals are estimated to be left in the wild? Are there any conservation efforts underway to protect this species from further decline? What challenges do these efforts face, and how can we all contribute to the preservation of the Chinese pangolin?
            
            
            
            
            
            
           
          
          
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    Caterina
    Wed Aug 28 2024
   
  
    The dwindling pangolin population in Malaysia has been a matter of concern for several years.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    TaekwondoMaster
    Wed Aug 28 2024
   
  
    Since the turn of the century, their numbers have steadily declined, posing a serious threat to their survival.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    Caterina
    Tue Aug 27 2024
   
  
    In 2008, estimates indicated that the pangolin population in Malaysia ranged between 25,100 and 49,450 individuals (Zhang et al., 2010).
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    Silvia
    Tue Aug 27 2024
   
  
    However, recent studies have painted an even more grim picture, with Peng (2020) suggesting that the current pangolin population in Malaysia may be as low as 10,000.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    CharmedClouds
    Tue Aug 27 2024
   
  
    The reasons for this steep decline are multifaceted and include habitat loss, poaching, and illegal trade.