Pangolin - Wikipedia
WebPangolins, sometimes known as scaly anteaters, 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. Manis comprises four species found in Asia, while Phataginus and Smutsia include two species each, all found in sub-Saharan Africa.
Pangolin | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WebEight species of pangolins are found on two continents. They range from Vulnerable to Critically Endangered. Four species live in Africa: Black-bellied pangolin (Phataginus tetradactyla), White-bellied pangolin (Phataginus tricuspis), Giant Ground pangolin (Smutsia gigantea) and Temminck's Ground pangolin (Smutsia temminckii).
Pangolin facts and information - National Geographic
WebPangolins. Scientific Name: Manidae. Diet: Insectivore. Average Life Span: unknown. Size: 45 inches to 4.5 feet long. Weight: 4 to 72 pounds. Current Population Trend: Decreasing. The shy,...
Pangolin | Description, Habitat, Diet, & Facts | Britannica
WebMar 28, 2024 · Pangolin, 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.
What is a pangolin? | Stories | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
Web1. What is a pangolin, really? Though many think of them as reptiles, pangolins are actually mammals. They are the only mammals wholly-covered in scales and they use those scales to protect themselves from predators in the wild.
Pangolin facts and photos - National Geographic Kids
WebPangolins. Scientific Name: Manidae. Diet: Insectivore. Average Life Span: unknown. Size: 45 inches to 4.5 feet long. Weight: 4 to 72 pounds. TONGUE TIME. Pangolins live in many different...
Chinese Pangolin Facts - National Geographic
WebChinese Pangolin Facts. A Chinese pangolin shows its claws at Taipei Zoo, in Taipei, Taiwan. It is one of the few successful births of pangolins in captivity. Photograph by Suzi Eszterhas,...
Pangolin | African Wildlife Foundation
WebPangolin. Overview. Challenges. Solutions. Behaviors & Diet. Habitats. What is a pangolin? Despite its scaly appearance, this species is a mammal, not a reptile. Its scales are actually made up of keratin, which accounts for about 20 percent of its weight. It has a small head and a long, broad tail.
What is a pangolin and why are they endangered? | IFAW
WebThe 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.
Pangolin - The Nature Conservancy
WebAnimals We Protect. Pangolin. Manis. Meet the Pangolin. Pangolins are known as the guardians of the forest because they protect forests from termite destruction, maintaining a balanced ecosystem. Of the eight pangolins species, four are …
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