- Pangolin - Wikipedia
As of January 2020, there are eight species of pangolin whose conservation status is listed in the threatened tier
- 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
- 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
- What is a pangolin? Facts about this unique mammal
Learn about pangolins, mammals covered in protective scales, often mistaken for reptiles, and the threats they face in the wild
- 13 Facts About Pangolins | World Animal Protection
Discover fascinating pangolin facts — from their unique scales and behaviours to the threats they face and how we can protect them in the wild
- Pangolin - African Wildlife Foundation
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 It has no external ears, but its hearing is quite good
- Pangolin facts and information | National Geographic
There are eight species of pangolins Four are found is Asia— Chinese, Sunda, Indian, and Philippine pangolins—and they're listed by the IUCN as critically endangered The four African
- World Pangolin Day: Everything you need to know about pangolins . . .
There are eight species of pangolin, spread across Africa and Asia The Sunda pangolin, also known as the Malayan or Javan pangolin, can be found throughout South-East Asia
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