Why pangolins are vital—and why Nagaland villages are working to protect them | Pets-animals News
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Why in news
The United Sangtam Likhum Pumji (USLP) imposed a ban on pangolin hunting across 42 villages in Kiphire district, Nagaland, to combat illegal wildlife trafficking.
Background
The United Sangtam Likhum Pumji (USLP) is the apex tribal body of the Sangtam Naga community. The ban covers 42 villages in the Kiphire district of Nagaland to protect pangolins from hunting and trafficking.
Facts for Prelims
- EnvironmentPangolins are mammals trafficked for their scales and meat.
- PlaceKiphire is a district in the state of Nagaland.
- BodyUnited Sangtam Likhum Pumji (USLP) is the apex tribal body of the Sangtam Naga community.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how community-led conservation and traditional laws can be integrated with state-led wildlife protection frameworks to combat illegal wildlife trafficking in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional synergy: Integrating tribal customary laws with the Wildlife Protection Act framework
- Ecological interdependence: Addressing cascading effects of pangolin loss on forest biodiversity and agriculture
- Socio-cultural shift: Transitioning from traditional hunting beliefs to community-led conservation models
Keywords: Community-led conservation · Customary law · Biodiversity loss · Wildlife trafficking · Ecological balance
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