Fig. 3
Images of animal parts used for zootherapy: python oil made from fat and stored for use as body rub (a); fresh python fat mixed with local liquor or dried and used as lozenges (b); wild bird feathers for various cultural practices and decorations (c); pangolin scales being reduced to ashes for consumption to cure various illnesses (d); skull of dwarf crocodile hung in town hall for use during cultural festivities and/or charms (e); hornbill beak (f) and elephant teeth (g) traded for unknown medicinal use; monkey skull used as a vessel to prepare and administer medicine (h); and whole raw porcupine gifted to visitors with plantain to welcome them and bring good luck (i)