- Pangolin | Description, Habitat, Diet, Facts | Britannica
A pangolin is any of about eight species of armored placental mammals of the family Manidae The name pangolin, from the Malay for ‘rolling over,’ refers to its habit of curling into a ball when threatened Pangolins are found in tropical Asia and Africa and are 30 to 90 cm (1 to 3 feet) long exclusive of the tail
- Pangolin facts and information | National Geographic
Learn more about the pangolin, why all eight pangolin species are at risk of extinction, and the conservation efforts needed to save them The most trafficked animal in the world is highly
- Pangolin | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
Pangolins! These solitary, primarily nocturnal animals, are easily recognized by their full armor of scales A startled pangolin will cover its head with its front legs, exposing its scales to any potential predator If touched or grabbed it will roll up completely into a ball, while the sharp scales on the tail can be used to lash out
- Pangolins - Species, Size, Habitat, Diet, Predators, Pictures
Currently, 8 species of pangolins are grouped under 3 subfamilies: Maninae (Asian pangolins), Phatagininae (Small African pangolins), and Smutsiinae (Large African pangolins) While members of Maninae are found in Asia, those of Phatagininae and Smutsiinae are found in sub-Saharan Africa
- What is a pangolin and why are they endangered? | IFAW
The pangolin is a shy and solitary mammal covered from head to toe in scales made from keratin, the same material as our fingernails Their name comes from the Malay word pëngulin, which translates as “roller” and refers to the pangolin’s ability to curl up into a ball as a form of defense
- 23 Astonishing Pangolin Facts - Fact Animal
They inhabit woodlands and savannas in Southern, Central and East Africa, and Asia The majority of the population have never heard of the pangolin, but they are the world’s most trafficked mammal, due to the high demand of their scales, and meat
- About Pangolins - Save Pangolins
Eight different pangolin species can be found across Asia and Africa Poaching for illegal wildlife trade and habitat loss have made these incredible creatures one of the most threatened groups of mammals in the world There are eight species of pangolins
- Pangolins - U. S. Fish Wildlife Service
There are eight pangolin species worldwide Four of the species can be found in 17 range states across Asia, and four in 31 range states across Africa Pangolins occupy a diverse array of habitats; some are arboreal or semiarboreal and climb with the aid of prehensile tails, while others are ground-dwelling
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