Project Objectives

• To assess the presence/absence of Indian Pangolin in unprotected human-dominated landscapes of the three coastal districts in Northern Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh.

• To understand local perceptions of rural communities living alongside the pangolin habitat.

• Assess human-induced threats to the species and the habitat in the region.

• Impart awareness about the threatened status and conservation significance of Indian Pangolin among all major stakeholders.