Pangolins are often smuggled to Asia via Nigeria from other parts of Africa where they live. Pangolins are the most-trafficked animals in the world. The scales of the shy, gentle creatures are used in traditional medicines in Vietnam, China and other parts of Asia, where their meat is prized. The Nigerian customs service says it has intercepted a consignment of pangolin scales and elephant tusks worth $7.5m (£5.5m) being taken through the country to Asia. What are pangolins used to treat ?
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