摘要
In a precautionary response to the current coronavirus(COVID-19)pandemic,China’s Ministries permanently banned eating and trading in terrestrial wild(non-livestock)animals on 24 February 2020,and extensively updated the list of Fauna under Special State Protection(LFSSP)in 2020 and 2021,in which pangolins(Manidae spp.)were upgraded to the highest protection level.Examining 509 pangolin prosecution records from China Judgements online prior to these changes(01/01/14–31/12/19),we identified that Guangdong,Guangxi and Yunnan Provinces were hotspots for trade in whole pangolins and their scales.
基金
supported by the 2020 National Undergraduate Training Programs for Innovation and Entrepreneurship(S202010638081)(to X.Q.H.)
H.N.Southern Memorial Fellowship(to C.N.)
Scientific Research Foundation of China West Normal University(16E013,17BO10)(to Z.M.Z.)。
作者简介
Corresponding author:Zhao-Min Zhou,E-mail:zhouzm81@gmail.com。
