Crime and pangolins : a mammalian murder mystery / Timothy C. Bonebrake

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bonebrake, Timothy C. (Timothy Carlton), author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pangolins.

manis (genus).

Physical Description:

1 online resource : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Hong Kong : HKU Press, [2026]

Summary:

"In 2018, authorities in Hong Kong seized a shipment from smugglers that contained 88 dead pangolins. Where did these animals come from, and why were they killed? Where were they going? Who was responsible? In classic true crime fashion, the book examines evidence, suspects, and legal perspectives related to this specific case and, through it, the plight of pangolins globally. The chapters detail the lives and natural history of pangolins across Africa and Asia while exploring clues that may reveal who is responsible for the endangerment of the species. The book also explores speculation surrounding the possible role of pangolins in the emergence of COVID-19 and, more broadly, the relationship between wildlife trade and zoonotic disease. The resulting tale is one of conservation researchers, public health experts, and global organizations across Asia, Africa, North America, and Europe fighting to create a world in which pangolins can thrive again"-- JSTOR

Contents:

Preface : A mystery deepens

The victim : Life of a pangolin

Other victims

Suspect 1 : The hunter

Suspect 2 : The trafficker

Suspect 3 : The doctor

DNA evidence

The necropsy reports

The virus : Origins

The virus : Futures

Trial and judgment

Beyond pangolins

The recovery

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references

Online resource; title from PDF title page (JSTOR, viewed April 28, 2026)

Other Format:

Print version: Bonebrake, Timothy C. (Timothy Carlton) Crime and pangolins

ISBN:

9789888900329

9888900323

9789888900336

9888900331

OCLC:

1573654765

Publisher Number:

CIPO000341584

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license