As of January 2020, there are eight species of pangolin whose conservation status is listed in the threatened tier.

Dec 2, 2025 · A pangolin is any of about eight species of armored placental mammals of the family Manidae. The name pangolin, from the Malay for ‘rolling over,’ refers to its habit of curling into a ball …

The pangolin is a shy and solitary mammal covered from head to toe in scales made from keratin, the same material as our fingernails. Their name comes from the Malay word pëngulin, which translates …

Four of the species can be found in 17 range states across Asia, and four in 31 range states across Africa. Pangolins occupy a diverse array of habitats; some are arboreal or semiarboreal and climb …

There are currently eight species of pangolin recognized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), ranging from vulnerable to critically endangered. However, recent research indicates …

2 days ago · From the forests of Africa to the jungles of Southeast Asia, the pangolin’s decline represents one of conservation’s most urgent crises—and one of its most difficult challenges to …

There are eight species of pangolins. Four are found is Asia— Chinese, Sunda, Indian, and Philippine pangolins—and they're listed by the IUCN as critically endangered. The four African...

2 days ago · Despite their shy and harmless nature, all pangolin species are now threatened due to habitat loss and illegal wildlife trade. In this guide, we explore ten different types of pangolin animals, …

Unveiling the Scaly Enigma: What Exactly is a Pangolin? Pangolins, often called “scaly anteaters,” are the only mammals in the order Pholidota. Their most striking feature is their armor of keratin scales, …

Discover fascinating pangolin facts — from their unique scales and behaviours to the threats they face and how we can protect them in the wild.