There are four species in Africa and three in southeast Asia. The three Asian species and one of the African species of Pangolin are endangered because of habitat destruction and hunting. Pangolin´s scales are used in Chinese and African medicine and their skin makes attractive leather for boots.
The Pangolin measures over 1 m in length and weighs up to 18 Kg and are entirely insectivorous.They run at a speed of about 5km per hour.
The 250 mm long, rod-shaped tongue is covered with a sticky saliva used as a tool by inserting it into the termite tunnels for around a minute, about 90 times per night.
A single young is born from May - July after a gestation period of about 4 months.
The Pangolin measures over 1 m in length and weighs up to 18 Kg and are entirely insectivorous.They run at a speed of about 5km per hour.
Pangolin roll up when threaten and they can cut with their razor sharp scales.
They also have scent glands similar to those of the skunk which they can use to spray enemies.
They also have scent glands similar to those of the skunk which they can use to spray enemies.
