20 February 2018

Facts about Pangolins on World Pangolin Day

Rico says who knew it was World Pangolin Day?

10 Facts About Pangolins on World Pangolin Day
EcoWatch

By Elly Pepper Do you know what a pangolin is? Where it lives? Why it's so endangered? Most people don't. But World Pangolin Day, which falls on Feb. 17, is a great place to start. So here are 10 facts—some fun, some not so fun—about one of the world's most vulnerable but least-known species. 1. The word "pangolin" comes from the Malay word "penggulung," which means "roller." When it's threatened, a pangolin will curl itself into a tight ball, which is impenetrable to predators, but makes them Read the full story


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