This report shows the pangolin habitat in Nepal and main threats in conservation. 

Indian Pangolin (Tame Salak)

Habitat:

•Open grasslands, lightly wooded forests, scrub lands and has been recorded near human settlements.

•This species mainly feeds on eggs, ants and termites.

Main Threats

• Poaching for trade in skin and scales for medicinal purposes and for subsistence.

• Persecution.

• Habitat loss and degradation due to conversion of land for agriculture, livestock grazing, clearing of woodlands.

• Habitat fragmentation due to loss of connectivity of suitable habitat between protected areas.

Chinese Pangolin (Kalo Salak)

Habitat:

•Subtropical and deciduous forests, agricultural lands and near human settlements. Pangolins are able to adapt to modified habitats such as secondary forests, provided their termite food source remains abundant.

 Main Threats

• Poaching for trade in skin and scales for medicinal purposes and for subsistence.

• Persecution.

• Habitat loss and fragmentation due to human disturbances, conversion of land for agriculture and livestock grazing.