International Journal of
Biodiversity and Conservation

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Biodivers. Conserv.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-243X
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJBC
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 679

Review

Utilization of pangolins in Africa: Fuelling factors, diversity of uses and sustainability

Durojaye A. Soewu
  • Durojaye A. Soewu
  • Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Management, College of Agriculture, Osun State University, P.M.B.4494, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria.
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Olufemi A. Sodeinde
  • Olufemi A. Sodeinde
  • Department of Biological Sciences, New York City College of Technology, The City University of New York, USA.
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  •  Received: 29 August 2014
  •  Accepted: 22 December 2014
  •  Published: 30 January 2015

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