Critically Endangered

Pangolin (Chinese)

Manis pentadactyla

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About

The Chinese pangolin is a scaly anteater known for its protective keratin scales. They are nocturnal and use their long, sticky tongue to capture ants and termites.

Habitat

Forests and grasslands of China, Southeast Asia, and India

Diet

Insectivorous - primarily ants and termites

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Fun Facts

Pangolins are the only mammals with scales covering their bodies.
When threatened, they roll into a tight ball, using their scales as protection.
Pangolins have the longest tongue relative to body length of any mammal.

Conservation

StatusCritically Endangered

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