The Chinese Pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) is a small Asian mammal featured in the Standard Edition of Planet Zoo.
Zoopedia Description[]
General[]
Population in the Wild: 50,000-100,000
The Chinese Pangolin (or Manis pentadactyla) is a critically endangered insectivorous species native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Taiwan and Southern China. They are small, secretive and slow-moving animals, their most distinguishing feature being their layered armour-like keratinous scales. Chinese Pangolins are between 40 and 58 cm long with a tail measuring 25 to 38 cm. They spend their days sleeping in their burrows, and their nights foraging for ants, termites and other insects.
Social[]
Pangolins are solitary animals and spend their time alone, except during the mating season and when a mother is with her infant.
Reproduction[]
During the mating season, male pangolins track a female by scent into her burrow and, if she is receptive, the two will mate before parting ways. The female will be pregnant for approximately 7 to 8 months, although exact time are unknown due to the secretive nature of this species. Once born, the infant remains in the burrow for the first month of its life, before starting to accompany its mother on foraging trips. It will be fully weaned at 3 months old and remain with its mother until she has another infant; usually a year later. Chinese pangolins are fully grown at 2 years old.
Animal Care[]
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Rice and Larvae · Mealworms · Live Ants | |
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HABITAT ENRICHMENT |
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Chinese Pangolin doesn't benefit from sharing space with other species |
Trivia[]
Zoopedia Fun Facts[]
- Pangolins are the only mammal with scales; they are also the most trafficked animal in the world.
- Newborn Chinese pangolins have soft scales. They harden when the infant is 3 days old.
- The pangolin's tongue can be 16in in length; they use it to hunt and eat ants and termites.
- Pangolins do not have teeth. Instead, they swallow small stones that remain in their stomach and help grind up their food after ingestion.
- When threatened, pangolins will curl up into a tight ball, relying on their tough scales to protect themselves.
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