First photographic evidence and record of the Indian Pangolin <Manis crassicaudata> (Mammalia: Pholidota: Manidae) from Rajkot, Gujarat, India

Indian Pangolin Manis crassicaudata and Chinese Pangolin Manis pentadactylus are two species found in the Indian subcontinent. Despite legal protections, both species face severe population declines. This report, marking the first observation of Indian Pangolin in Gujarat's Rajkot District, underscores need for enhanced legal protections, community engagement, and sustainable practices.

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Journal of Threatened Taxa
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2025-05-26
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https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.9420.17.5.27030-27032
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Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
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First photographic evidence and record of the Indian Pangolin <Manis crassicaudata> (Mammalia: Pholidota: Manidae) from Rajkot, Gujarat, India

Shreya Pandey, Vikram Aditya, RK Pathak, Aurobindo Samal et al.
Journal of Threatened Taxa
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
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First photographic evidence and record of the Indian Pangolin <Manis crassicaudata> (Mammalia: Pholidota: Manidae) from Rajkot, Gujarat, India

Shreya Pandey, Vikram Aditya, RK Pathak, Aurobindo Samal, Aum Agravat, Bhavin G. Patel
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Indian Pangolin Manis crassicaudata and Chinese Pangolin Manis pentadactylus are two species found in the Indian subcontinent. Despite legal protections, both species face severe population declines. This report, marking the first observation of Indian Pangolin in Gujarat's Rajkot District, underscores need for enhanced legal protections, community engagement, and sustainable practices.

Journal of Threatened TaxaVol. 17(5)
Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya (IN), Centre For Wildlife Studies (IN), Hester (IN), University of Oulu (FI), Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar (IN)
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First photographic evidence and record of the Indian Pangolin &lt;Manis crassicaudata&gt; (Mammalia: Pholidota: Manidae) from Rajkot, Gujarat, India — Shreya Pandey, Vikram Aditya, et al. · Journal of Threatened Taxa (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS