The pangolin, also known as the scaly pangolin, is an unusual mammal known for its distinctive armor composed of scales. It is the only known mammal to have this type of protection. Unfortunately, pangolins are one of the most endangered species in the world, mainly due to hunting and trading for their meat and scales.
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Pangolin - interesting facts and information
- Appearance: Pangolins are small to medium-sized mammals (30 cm to 1 m long, depending on the species) that have bodies covered with hard, sharp scales. When a pangolin feels threatened, it curls up into a ball, hiding vulnerable areas of its body and revealing only its armor of scales.
- Diet: Pangolins are insectivorous, specializing in eating ants and termites. They have long, sticky tongues that they can use to extract insects from anthills and termite mounds.
- Disposition: Pangolins can be found in a variety of habitats in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, from jungles to savannas.
- Behavior: Pangolins are usually nocturnal and solitary. Many species are woody, but others prefer a terrestrial life.
- Reproduction: Most pangolin species give birth to one young at a time, which it carries on its tail or back.
- Threats: Pangolins are the most commonly poached mammals in the world. They are caught and sold on the black market for their meat, which is considered a delicacy in some cultures, and for their scales, which are used in some forms of traditional medicine. Due to intense hunting and habitat loss, all pangolin species are now threatened with extinction.
- Security: All pangolin species are protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which means that international trade in them is strictly regulated.
Pangolins are unique and fascinating animals that unfortunately suffer from human activities. Protecting these remarkable creatures requires a global effort to stop the illegal trade and preserve their natural habitats.
