A young pangolin was found in March on a forestry farm in the municipality of Zhangmutou, Dongguan, Guangdong province. [Provided to Chinadaily.com.cn]

For the first time in two decades, two Chinese panagolines in danger of extinction have been seen in Dongguan, the province of Guangdong, noting that there may be a reproductive population in the area, according to the Forest office of the city.

Two adult pangolines were captured in infrared cameras seeking food on April 26 and 26 on a forestry farm in the municipality of Zhangmutou, said the office. A young pangolin was also found on the farm in March. An infrared camera captured an adult Chinese pangolin looking for food on a forest farm in the town of Zhangmutou, Dongguan, Guangdong Province, on April 29. [Provided to Chinadaily.com .cn]

The cameras, which were installed after the younger pangolin was observed, recovered on Saturday to study.

The farm is in the center of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Bay area. , and the appearance of the three animals indicates an ecology and the biological diversity of improvement, the result of greater protection of forests, the office said.

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