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Bush meat traders in the Ashanti region have committed to stop selling pangolins to conserve the endangered species.
The group has further pledged to raise awareness among hunters about the critical status of pangolins, urging them to cease hunting the species and join efforts to prevent its extinction.
The traders have recognized the urgent need to address the rapid depletion of pangolin populations, which are heavily hunted for their meat and scales, often destined for international markets.
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