Sunday, 5 May 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 42. Pangolin

The pangolin is the world's most trafficked non-human Mammal. Its name comes from the Malay word 'penggulung', meaning 'roller'. This is because they roll themselves into a scaly ball, when threatened.

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