Publications by authors named "Loubassou Castella Bath Sheba Vitel"
Article Synopsis
- - African pangolins are heavily hunted for their meat, traditional medicine, and scales, with illegal trafficking prevalent in Asian markets; however, understanding their population genetics can help trace the origins of trafficked scales.
- - A study in the Republic of Congo examined two species of African pangolins, revealing high genetic diversity and a unique lineage of the white-bellied pangolin, likely influenced by historical river barriers and climatic changes during the Pleistocene.
- - Findings indicate that most pangolins at bush meat markets are locally sourced, enhancing knowledge of pangolin population biology and trade dynamics, which can inform better conservation strategies for these vulnerable species.
