Pangolin | Description, Habitat, Diet, & Facts | Britannica
2024年12月9日 · pangolin, (family Manidae), any of about eight species of armoured placental mammals of the family Manidae (order Pholidota). The name pangolin, from the Malay meaning “rolling over,” refers to this animal’s habit of curling into a ball when threatened.
Pangolin - Wikipedia
Ground pangolin in defensive posture Indian pangolin defending itself against Asiatic lions Most pangolins are nocturnal animals [ 33 ] which use their well-developed sense of smell to find insects. The long-tailed pangolin is also active by day, while other species of pangolins spend most of the daytime sleeping, curled up into a ball ...
23 Astonishing Pangolin Facts - Fact Animal
They inhabit woodlands and savannas in Southern, Central and East Africa, and Asia. The majority of the population have never heard of the pangolin, but they are the world’s most trafficked mammal, due to the high demand of their scales, and meat.
Pangolin | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
Eight 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
If you’ve never heard of the pangolin, you’re not alone. This shy creature, as big as your cat or dog, is the world’s most trafficked mammal -- with more than one million pangolins poached ...
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.
About Pangolins - Save Pangolins
Eight 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.
Learn our top 5 facts about pangolins - WWF
1. Pangolin means 'roller' The word Pangolin comes from ‘penggulung,’ the Malay word for roller – the action a pangolin takes in self-defense. A startled pangolin will cover its head with its front legs, exposing its scales to any potential predator. If touched or grabbed it will roll up completely into a protective ball.
Pangolins | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
There are eight pangolin species worldwide. Four of the species can be found in 17 range states across Asia, and four in 31 range states across Africa. Pangolins occupy a diverse array of habitats; some are arboreal or semiarboreal and climb with the aid of prehensile tails, while others are ground-dwelling.
Pangolin facts and photos - National Geographic Kids
Pangolin. Dozens of ants spill out of a nearby bush, each insect scrambling to outrun a strange-looking object lumbering toward them. A pinecone with legs? An artichoke with eyes? No—it’s a...