Perceptions and uses of pangolins (Pholidota) among remote rural communities in the Republic of the Congo: A baseline study from the Odzala‐Kokoua National Park

A survey of 65 rural communities near Odzala-Kokoua National Park, Republic of the Congo, reveals high recognition (98.2%) and diverse traditional uses—including medicinal and culinary—of pangolins, with meat taste ranked highly by respondents (71.3%). The study identifies sociocultural and demographic variations in local knowledge and market value perceptions, noting higher familiarity along the northern park boundary, likely due to better infrastructure and proximity to Cameroon. These findings provide critical baseline data for conservation policies targeting pangolin protection in Central Africa.

Swiacká, M., Ingram, D. J., Bohm, T., & Ceacero, F. (2022). Perceptions and uses of pangolins (Pholidota) among remote rural communities in the Republic of the Congo: A baseline study from the Odzala‐Kokoua National Park. Conservation Science and Practice, 4(12). Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.12839