PANGOLINS!
Mar 5, 2017 2:01:20 GMT
Post by maedoc on Mar 5, 2017 2:01:20 GMT
You may think I misspelled penguins, don't you? Well, you'd be wrong if you thought so!
Pangolins
Before I get into why I posted this thread about pangolins, let me address a few questions I'm sure many of you are wondering.
What are pangolins?
Pangolins, also known as "scaly anteaters," are unique mammals. In fact, they are so unique the have an entire mammal order to them selves. They are part of the Pholidota order. While many people compare them to armadillos or anteaters, these goofy lookin' critters are nothing like Pangolins. They are about the size of an average house cat and their body is covered in scales made out of thick keratin to protect them from enemies.
Pangolins are nocturnal and solitary animals, so do not expect to see them out and about very often.
Where can I find Pangolins?
The majority of the pangolin population is located in Asia and Africa.
How can I find out more about Pangolins?
You can always visit these wonderful sites dedicated to Pangolins to solve any unanswered questions! :DD
1. Save Pangolins: savepangolins.org/
2. Pangolins: www.pangolins.org/
If you've already visited the websites, you may very well know where the rest of this post is going. If you didn't then you shall be informed! ^-^ Pangolins are the world's number one most illegally trafficked mammal. Sad is it not? These innocent animals are being illegally poached and sold for their skin. How ever, savepangolins.org, since 2007, has been raising awareness for these adorable animals to help stop the killing and selling of Pangolins!
Save the Pangolins! ^0^
*not an ad for any of the websites*
*No you don't have to do anything about it xD I just wanted to post about these animals since not many people I've met know about them. :3 Thank you for taking the time to read about Pangolins!*
What are pangolins?
Pangolins, also known as "scaly anteaters," are unique mammals. In fact, they are so unique the have an entire mammal order to them selves. They are part of the Pholidota order. While many people compare them to armadillos or anteaters, these goofy lookin' critters are nothing like Pangolins. They are about the size of an average house cat and their body is covered in scales made out of thick keratin to protect them from enemies.
Pangolins are nocturnal and solitary animals, so do not expect to see them out and about very often.
Where can I find Pangolins?
The majority of the pangolin population is located in Asia and Africa.
How can I find out more about Pangolins?
You can always visit these wonderful sites dedicated to Pangolins to solve any unanswered questions! :DD
1. Save Pangolins: savepangolins.org/
2. Pangolins: www.pangolins.org/
If you've already visited the websites, you may very well know where the rest of this post is going. If you didn't then you shall be informed! ^-^ Pangolins are the world's number one most illegally trafficked mammal. Sad is it not? These innocent animals are being illegally poached and sold for their skin. How ever, savepangolins.org, since 2007, has been raising awareness for these adorable animals to help stop the killing and selling of Pangolins!
Save the Pangolins! ^0^
*not an ad for any of the websites*
*No you don't have to do anything about it xD I just wanted to post about these animals since not many people I've met know about them. :3 Thank you for taking the time to read about Pangolins!*
