Sunda Pangolin
Manis javanica
The Sunda pangolin lives in Southeast Asian lowland forests, plantations, and scrub where it shelters in burrows, tree hollows, or dense cover. It is mostly nocturnal and solitary, using strong claws to break into ant and termite nests and a long sticky tongue to gather prey. Its overlapping keratin scales form a powerful defense, and it curls into a tight ball when threatened. This species is also a capable climber, helped by a long prehensile tail.
- Type
- Shell / Burrow
- Conservation status
- CR
Growth chain
- ?
- Sunda Pangolin