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The pangolin gets its name from a Malay word pengguling, which means "something that rolls up."

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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


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