Facts about the Pangolin -- Manis temminckii:

A summary of most interesting statistics (size, gestation...), amazing environmental adaptations & fascinating facts about social habits, etc.

SIZE: Length 80 cm, mass 8 kg.

COLOUR: Covered in light brown scales. Underparts and sides of the face are without scales: the skin is dark grey to black.

MOST LIKE: Unlike any other animal.

HABITAT: Bush and savanna country, rocky hills or open flood plains where there is light, sandy soil and plenty of ants and termites.

FOOD:

REPRODUCTION & GESTATION PERIOD:

DISTRIBUTION MAP:

WHERE FOUND:
Kruger National Park (South Africa)
Pilanesberg National Park (South Africa)
Kalahari Gemsbok National Park
Tembe Elephant Park