- Pangolin - Wikipedia
Pangolins, sometimes known as scaly anteaters, [12] are mammals of the order Pholidota ( f ɒ l ɪ ˈ d oʊ t ə ) The one extant family, the Manidae, has three genera: Manis, Phataginus, and Smutsia [13] Manis comprises four species found in Asia, while Phataginus and Smutsia include two species each, all found in sub-Saharan Africa [14]
- Pangolin | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
Also called scaly anteaters because of their preferred diet, pangolins are the most trafficked mammal in the world—with demand primarily in Asia and in growing amounts in Africa—for their meat and scales
- What is a pangolin and why are they endangered? | IFAW
Find out more about pangolins, the most trafficked mammals in the world, and how you can help protect them from extinction
- 23 Astonishing Pangolin Facts - Fact Animal
Pangolins are shy, nocturnal mammals that are completely covered in plate-like scales, and often referred to as ‘scaly anteaters’ They inhabit woodlands and savannas in Southern, Central and East Africa, and Asia
- 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 photos | National Geographic Kids
Pangolins live in many different habitats, including rainforests and grasslands Four species of pangolins live throughout Asia : Chinese, Sunda, Indian, and Philippine pangolins The other
- 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
- All About Pangolins: Habitat, Diet, Characteristics · Planet Wild
Pangolins are the only mammal on Earth with scales, which they use for protection from predators However, it's their scales that are often used in traditional medicines, potions, and even wine Although hunting for pangolins is completely illegal, they are still the world’s most trafficked animal Here is why these fascinating creatures
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