Pangolin
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Pangolin
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Pangolins are unique mammals covered in tough scales made of keratin, like your fingernails. They use their long tongues to slurp up ants and termites, their favorite snacks!
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Pangolin is a unique mammal covered in large, overlapping keratin scales, giving it an armored appearance. It has a small head, long snout, and a very long, prehensile tail. Its scales are typically brownish-grey, which helps it camouflage in its environment.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderPholidotaFamilyManidaeGenusManis
Category
MammalsRarity
Rare
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
A single pangolin can eat over 70 million insects in just one year!
Pangolin babies ride on their mom's tails, clinging on as she walks!
Pangolins can close their ears and nostrils to keep ants out!
Some pangolin species can walk upright on their two hind legs!
Special abilities
Ability
Sticky Snare
Pangolin has an incredibly long, sticky tongue that helps them snatch up thousands of ants and termites quickly.
Ability
Digging Dynamo
Pangolin can dig burrows with powerful claws because of their strong forelimbs that helps them find food and shelter.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 60-180 cm
- Weight
- 2-30 kg
- Lifespan
- 5-18 years
- Top Speed
- 8 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1-3
- Gestation
- 70-150 days
Diet & Feeding
Pangolins are insectivores, mostly eating ants and termites with their long, sticky tongues.
Primary Foods
- ants
- termites
- larvae
- invertebrates
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Lion
Panthera leo
African pangolins are prey for big cats.
eaten by
Human
Homo sapiens
Pangolins are illegally hunted for meat and scales.
eats
Weaver Ant
Oecophylla smaragdina
Asian pangolins feast on these ants.
eats
African Fungus Termite
Macrotermes bellicosus
African pangolins dig up and eat these termites.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Insectivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Ancient Lineage
This trait signifies organisms belonging to a very old evolutionary group with ancestors dating back millions of years.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Armored
Armored describes animals protected by a hard, external covering or shell for defense.
Threatened
Threatened status denotes a species likely to become endangered in the foreseeable future without effective conservation interventions.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Also known as
Scaly Anteater
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Pangolins are shy and gentle creatures. If you ever see one, admire them from a distance and never try to touch or harm them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Pangolin?
60-180 cm
How much does Pangolin weigh?
2-30 kg
How long does Pangolin live?
5-18 years
How fast can Pangolin move?
8 km/h
What does Pangolin eat?
Pangolins are insectivores, mostly eating ants and termites with their long, sticky tongues.
Where is Pangolin usually found?
Forests
How does Pangolin hunt?
Foraging
How many babies does Pangolin usually have?
1-3
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