Pangolin | Description, Habitat, Diet, & Facts | Britannica

What is a pangolin and why are they endangered?

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 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 ...

Pangolin facts and photos - National Geographic Kids

Mammals. 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?...

Pangolin | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund

Also called scaly anteaters because of their preferred diet, pangolins are the most trafficked mammal in the world—with demand primarily in Asia and in growing amounts in Africa—for their meat and scales.

Pangolin - African Wildlife Foundation

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: The World's Most Trafficked Animal

Oct 9, 2019 · The pangolin is an unusual-looking mammal that is covered with scales instead of fur. The scales are made of keratin, the same protein found in hair and fingernails. Threatened pangolins roll into a ball and are so protected …

23 Astonishing Pangolin Facts - Fact Animal

Pangolins are shy, nocturnal mammals that are completely covered in plate-like scales, and often referred to as ‘scaly anteaters’. They inhabit woodlands and savannas in Southern, Central and East Africa, and Asia.