Rare Indian Pangolin Spotted in Pune’s Grasslands, Leaving Experts Surprised and Concerned

1. Pangolins, typically found in forest habitats, were recently spotted in Pune’s dry grasslands, surprising experts and conservationists alike.
2. The Grasslands Trust, in collaboration with The Habitats Trust, conducted a camera-trapping survey to study mammal populations and habitat health in Pune.
3. Deputy Conservator of Forests, Tushar Chavan, praised the discovery of pangolins in the grasslands, highlighting the importance of such findings for conservation efforts.
4. Despite their ecological significance, pangolins are heavily trafficked for their scales and meat, with thousands falling victim to illegal trade in recent years.
5. The recent camera trap images confirm the wider distribution of pangolins but also highlight the urgent need for conservation measures to protect them from extinction.

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