The Pangolin The pangolin is a critically endangered mammal native to Africa and Asia. Due to their unique appearance, pangolins are the most trafficked mammal on the planet. About the size of a cat, the body and tail of pangolins are covered by hard, overlapping scales made of keratin, which protects them from attack. These distinctive scales are popular in making apparel. Additionally, many people believe that the scales and the blood of the pangolin possess medicinal properties. If the pangolin continues to be hunted at the current rate, the species will soon reach extinction. Many people have never even heard of the pangolin, and activists are attempting to raise awareness about this unusual creature's plight. It is important to act quickly before the pangolin is lost forever. Which of the following is a concise summary of the passage?