They are unique
They are amazingly beautiful
They are the planet’s most “trafficked” wild species…..
Say hello to a tiny tank that’s being exploited
Pangolins are uniquely covered in tough, overlapping scales. These mammals eat ants and termites using an extraordinarily long, sticky tongue, and are able to quickly roll themselves up into a tight ball when they feel threatened. 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.
Pangolins, sometimes known as scaly anteaters, are mammals of the order Pholidota. The one extant family, the Manidae, has three genera: Manis, Phataginus, and Smutsia. Manis comprises the four species found in Asia, while Phataginus and Smutsia include two species each, all found in sub-Saharan Africa
Here are some resources links …..
IUCN Pangolin Specialist Group
TRAFFIC WILDLIFE NETWORK
WWF pangolin resources
Nat Geo pangolin
