12 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT PANGOLINS!
FACTS ABOUT PANGOLINS 1. Scaly mammals? Despite having scales, pangolins are actually mammals! In fact, they are the only mammals in the world to be completely covered in scales! They are often likened to artichokes due to their scales resembling the vegetable’s leaves in shape. 2. Where to find pangolins… If you’d like to see a pangolin in the wild, then you’ll have to head to either the wilds of Asia or Africa. They are usually found close to the water but love sandy areas, wooded areas, and savannas. 3. Are pangolins anteaters? Pangolins do indeed eat ants! Like anteaters, they also eat termites by unfolding their very long tongues (that can almost reach the same length as their bodies!). They are, in fact, known as scaly anteaters and are a part of the Pholidota family. 4. There are eight species! Today, there are eight species of pangolins alive, with four of them living in Asia. Sadly, all eight pangolin species are listed as being under t...