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- 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
- Pangolin | World Wildlife Fund
There are currently eight species of pangolin recognized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), ranging from vulnerable to critically endangered However, recent research indicates there could be more pangolin species
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Pangolins - U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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
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