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Pangolins are marked by large, hardened, plate-like scales. The scales are soft on the newborns, but hard on the mature adults. The pangolin is often compared to a walking Conifer_conecone or gGlobe_artichokeartichoke. The size of pangolins varies by species, ranging from 30 cm to 100 cm, females are generally smaller than males. The front claws are so long that they are unsuited for walking, and so the animal walks with its fore paws curled over to protect them. Pangolins have short legs, with sharp Clawwhich they use for Burrowingwing into termite and ant mounds, as well as climbing.
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What is the pangolin's scientific name?
Depends on the species you are looking for! They all belong to the genus Manis; there are eight living species: Giant pangolin: Manis gigantea Cape pangolin: Manis temmincki Indian pangolin: Manis crassicaudata Chinese pangolin: Manis pentadactyla Sunda pangolin: Manis javanica Philippine pangolin: Manis culionensis Tree pangolin: Manis tricuspis Long-tailed pangolin: Manis tetradactyla
Is a pangolin a type of reptile?
a pangolin is a type of mammal
The pangolin is a mammal that has scales.?
Yes, the pangolin is a mammal that has scales
Is the pangolin an unusual lizard?
No. The pangolin is a mammal, related to anteaters.
When was Sunda pangolin created?
Sunda pangolin was created in 1822.
When was Chinese Pangolin created?
Chinese Pangolin was created in 1758.
Are the pangolin's flippers useful for swimming?
Yes, there is near nothing a Pangolin cannot do. Visual proof: http://www.arkive.org/three-cusped-pangolin/phataginus-tricuspis/image-G34051.html Bow down to the Pangolin!
How big does a pangolin get?
pangolin specie can grow to alength of about 42 inchesandweigh 30 to 40 pounds.
How much should a baby pangolin weigh?
A baby Pangolin should weight 6-to 8 ounces
How did the pangolin get its name?
The pangolin gets its name from a Malay word pengguling, which means "something that rolls up."
How does a pangolin get oxegin?
from somewhere
Is the pangolin a type reptile?
no
