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Fun Facts

The name Pangolin originates from the Malay “peng guling” which translates to roller. This is due to Pangolins rolling into a ball whenever they feel threatened. 
Pangolin scales are made keratin, this is the same material that makes up your fingernails!

TEMMINCK’S PANGOLIN

LATIN NAME: Smutsia temminckii

STATUS: Vulnerable (VU)

MATURE POPULATION: 7,000 – 25,000

HEIGHT: 25-40 cm

WEIGHT: 8-14 kg

LIFESPAN: 20 years

HABITAT: Savanna, Woodland, Floodplain grasses, Rocky slopes