Mark Hudson

Pangolins are threatened by poaching (for their meat and scales, which are used in traditional medicine) and heavy deforestation of their natural habitats, and they are the most trafficked mammals in the world. As of January 2020, there are eight species of pangolin whose conservation status is listed in the threatened tier. You could be … Read more

The pangolin, the most trafficked mammal on Earth, is prized for its meat and its unique scales, which are said to have medicinal properties. Peter Knights, CEO of the WildAid charity, said that while China’s ban was welcome, a global effort was required to end the drastic decline in the world’s pangolin populations. A number … Read more

The pangolin’s stomach grinds contents with small stones, similar to a bird’s gizzard. Pangolins have very poor eyesight, but an excellent sense of smell. Pangolins mark their territories with stinky secretions from a special gland, as well as the traditional marking methods of scattering feces and urine. This begs the question “What do pangolins eat … Read more

Pangolin’s scales are used in traditional African and Asian medicine, and are believed to cure multiple diseases, including cancer, heart disease, psoriasis. They’re believed to help women produce milk. Meanwhile, pangolin meat is considered a delicacy in Vietnam and China. Pangolin babies often ride on their mother’s tail. When danger is near, the mother will … Read more

Like their fellow armored mammals, armadillos, pangolins can roll themselves up into a well-protected ball, especially if they’re touched or grabbed. They are also armed with sharp tail spikes that can be used as a weapon. But these creatures typically aren’t a danger to anything much bigger than an unsuspecting bug. These solitary, primarily nocturnal … Read more

Pangolins are small animals found in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. While they might look like simple creatures, they have a unique built-in defensive system to help protect themselves from danger. A pangolin has a very interesting weapon it uses to protect itself against predators – its scales. Pangolins are sold for food in live-animal “wet … Read more

While not completely bulletproof, the pangolin’s scales can help protect it from objects that might pierce its body. In fact, the design of the scales has helped scientists create bulletproof vests for humans. If the pangolin’s scales are damaged they will quickly heal themselves to better protect the animal. You should be asking “Are pangolins … Read more

• Pangolin is a mammal while armadillo is a placental mammal. • Pangolins live in Asia and Africa whereas armadillo lives in Americas only. • Pangolins love tropical climates but armadillos prefer warm or temperate habitats. • Pangolin has large keratin scales covering the skin, and armadillo has skin covered rigid bony shields over the … Read more

Pangolin reproduction occurs once a year during mating season, either in the fall and summer months. As pangolins are a very isolated and territorial species, mating season is the only time of interaction between pangolins. The answer is that A s previously mentioned, these animals live on their own, only interacting with other pangolins during … Read more

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). Also known as “scaly anteaters”, pangolins are unique mammals that live in Africa and … Read more