Pangolins ( Zoo Husbandry ) Flashcards
(24 cards)
What is the scientific name for pangolins?
Manis
True or False: Pangolins are the only mammals wholly covered in scales.
True
How many species of pangolins are there?
Eight
What is the primary diet of pangolins?
Ants and termites
Where are pangolins primarily found?
Africa and Asia
What is the main threat to pangolins?
Illegal wildlife trade
What is the main reason pangolins are poached?
Their scales are used in traditional medicine
What is the conservation status of all pangolin species?
Critically endangered
How many pangolin species are found in Africa?
Four
How many pangolin species are found in Asia?
Four
What is the average lifespan of a pangolin in the wild?
20 years
What type of animal is a pangolin?
Mammal
What is the name for a group of pangolins?
A pandemonium
What is the gestation period of a pangolin?
5 months
What is unique about a pangolin’s tongue?
It can be longer than its body
What is the primary defense mechanism of a pangolin?
Curling into a ball
What is the main reason pangolins are trafficked?
Their meat is considered a delicacy
What is the primary threat to pangolins in Asia?
Habitat loss
What is the average weight of a pangolin?
3.5 to 7 kg
What is the IUCN Red List status of the Chinese pangolin?
Critically endangered
What is the IUCN Red List status of the Sunda pangolin?
Critically endangered
What is the IUCN Red List status of the Indian pangolin?
Endangered
What is the IUCN Red List status of the Philippine pangolin?
Endangered
How many pangolin species are found in Africa and how many in Asia?
4 in Africa and 4 in Asia
