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World Pangolin day - February 13
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- World Pangolin Day is celebrated on the 3rd Saturday of February.
- This international effort raises awareness about pangolin species.
- Out of the eight species of pangolin, the Indian Pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) and the Chinese Pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) are found in India.
- Protection Status:
- Indian Pangolin: Endangered
- Chinese Pangolin: Critically Endangered.
- Both these species are listed under Schedule I, Part I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
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