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Bookmark or Share- 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, 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 - The Nature ConservancyAnimals 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 found in Asia and four in Africa.
- Pangolin | African Wildlife FoundationPangolin. 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.
- Pangolin facts and information - National GeographicPangolins. 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,...
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