Pangolin skeletons at the Museum of Osteology (2009) Schematic drawing of pangolin scale histology The physical appearance of a pangolin is marked by large, hardened, overlapping, plate-like scales, …

Feb 3, 2026 · 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 …

May 9, 2025 · Pangolins, also called scaly anteaters, are insectivorous mammals characterized by keratinized, overlapping scales on their bodies. They specialize in consuming termites and ants, …

Pangolins are the world’s most trafficked mammals. WWF is working to combat the illegal pangolin trade and protect this unique species.

What is a pangolin? Pangolins are insect-eating mammals covered in overlapping scales. Find out what are pangolins?

Some pangolin species such as the Chinese pangolin and Temminck’s ground pangolin sleep in underground burrows during the day, and others including white-bellied pangolins and Sunda …

Pangolin facts and FAQs What's so special about pangolins? Pangolins are the only mammals on Earth covered in protective keratin scales — the same material found in human fingernails. They are shy, …

Oct 23, 2025 · Pangolins are the world’s only scaly mammals and are known as the guardians of the forest because they protect forests from termite destruction, maintaining a balanced ecosystem.

Learn about pangolins: their behavior, unique biology, and the critical ecological role they play in forests and grasslands.