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    • Pangolins are nocturnal, and their diet consists of mainly ants and termites, which they capture using their long tongues. They tend to be solitary animals, meeting only to mate and produce a litter of one to three offspring, which they raise for about two years. See more

    Overview

    Pangolins, sometimes known as scaly anteaters, are mammals of the order Pholidota . The one extant family, the Manidae, has three genera: Manis, Phataginus, and Smutsia. Manis comprises four specie… See more

    Etymology

    The name of order Pholidota comes from Ancient Greek ϕολιδωτός – "clad in scales" from φολίς pholís "scale".
    The name "pangolin" comes from the Malay word pengguling meaning "one who rolls up" from gu… See more

    Description

    The physical appearance of a pangolin is marked by large, hardened, overlapping, plate-like scales, which are soft on newborn pangolins, but harden as the animal matures. They are made of keratin, the same mate… See more

    Do solitary animals live alone?
    Whether in the jungle or the ocean, solitary animals like orangutans and octopuses have fascinating ways of living alone. They use their skills and instincts to thrive in their solitary lifestyles. Solitary creatures live fascinating lives, often shrouded in mystery. These animals prefer solitude over social interactions, thriving in isolation.
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