Pangolins are hunted for use in ancient Chinese medicine, but there are many natural alternatives, the use of which could protect these unique mammals from extinction Pangolins are hunted for their meat, keratin rich scales, blood, and fetuses. Because they are believed to be a sign of social status and contain many medicinal properties these nocturnal creatures are being hunted, slaughtered and sold in the black market by the tons. Ancient Chinese medical practitioners have used all these parts of the Pangolin in a variety of medicinal recipes for thousands of years proclaiming they treat illnesses. In an effort to raise awareness,…