0
pangolin are endangered because many years ago people hunt for selling seashells. Pangolins usually hid themselves in their shells when they are in danger. So people use to kill the pangolins take them out of to shell throw it away and sell the shell. That's why pangolins are endangered.
What else can I help you with?
How long have pangolins been endangered?
Pangolins have been considered endangered for several decades, with the major decline in their populations observed over the past 20 years due to illegal trafficking for their scales and meat. All eight species of pangolins are currently classified as either threatened or critically endangered by the IUCN.
What eats pangolins?
The main predators for Pangolins are Humans. Esp. in China, pangolin meat is a delicacy and people have many misconceptions about it. Pangolins are also in great demand in China because their meat is considered a delicacy and some Chinese believe pangolin scales reduce swelling, promote blood circulation and help breast-feeding women produce milk. So they are being hunted/killed in large numbers and are badly endangered now.
Are there any pangolins held captive?
As pets I am not so sure. But it seems they're not being captured because they're merely Near Threatened, not endangered.
Where does pangolins live?
Pangolins live in Africa and Asia.
How many teeth do pangolins have?
Pangolins don't have teeth.
What is being done to protect endangered pangolin?
Efforts to protect endangered pangolins include implementing stricter laws against poaching and trafficking, increasing awareness about the illegal trade in pangolin products, and establishing conservation programs to protect their natural habitats. Rescue and rehabilitation centers are also established to care for confiscated pangolins and release them back into the wild.
What is the collective noun for a group of pangolins?
There is no standard collective noun for 'pangolins' (scaly anteaters) because they are solitary creatures, they don't form groups. Pangolins only come together for mating, so the appropriate collective noun would be a pair of pangolins.
The scales of snakes and scales of pangolins?
They are homologous structures. Both are scales, but snakes use them to move and pangolins use them as defense
Do pangolins eat humans?
Yes
In what country do wild pangolins live?
Some live in the continent of Asia in the southern-eastern regions like China, Taiwan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Vietnam. Some regions in Africa are also homes to species of pangolins. While the pangolins in Asia are endangered mainly because they're considered a delicacy, in African countries they are poached because they are seen as having healing powers and are used for rituals sometimes, but in Africa another concerning threat to their population is habitat loss.
Why do humans hunt pangolin?
they want to eat pangolins.
Who does a pangolin live with?
Pangolins lives with their mum
