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Bookmark or Share- About Pangolins - Save PangolinsEight 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.
- All About Pangolins: Habitat, Diet, Characteristics · Planet WildPangolins 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
- What is a pangolin and why are they endangered? | IFAWFind out more about pangolins, the most trafficked mammals in the world, and how you can help protect them from extinction.
- Pangolin | Description, Habitat, Diet, & Facts | BritannicaPangolin, 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 - WikipediaPangolins, 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]
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