Both these species are listed under Schedule I, Part I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Habitat:
“Indian Pangolin is widely distributed in India, except the arid region, high Himalayas, and the North-East. The species is also found in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Chinese Pangolin is found in the Himalayan foothills in Eastern Nepal, Bhutan, Northern India, North-East Bangladesh, and Southern China.
Threats: Hunting and poaching for local consumptive use and international trade for its meat and scales in East and Southeast Asian countries, particularly China and Vietnam.
Pangolins