Although it is not completely impossible, the transmission of a virus from a pangolin to a human is not typical. Also, the Coronavirus tends to be found in mammals and not reptiles.
But what makes this study even more controversial is the fact that data of this study does not match its conclusions! According to the data of this study, the genetic results imply that the current Coronavirus came from bats and not pangolins.
Bats are still considered to be wildlife animals, so it is good to see that Chinese authorities have implemented strict control measures where the act of hunting, trading, breeding, and transporting wild animals is banned.
This dire consequence of capturing wildlife animals, whether to keep them as pets or to consume, further proves that wild animals belong in the wild, and not in cages, our houses, or even on our plate.
Spread the message and educate yourself about the current Coronavirus. Prevention is always better than cure, especially when there is not a cure yet for 2019-nCoV.
