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Adelina84502 karma

This is something we were wondering ourselves, but it has not been found. Genetic studies have also shown that they are not related to armadillos.

Adelina84289 karma

They are found in both Asia and Africa. In Asia they live in the forest and are more arboreal. They tend to have a smaller body mass compared to some of their African relatives. Giant pangolin in africa is bigger and lives in the savannah-they don't climb trees and live in aardvark hollows.

They are taken from both Africa and Asia to China and Vietnam, primarily.

They don't do well in captivity, finding a suitable diet is difficult. Mortality rate of those rescued from the trade is incredibly high.

Adelina84177 karma

It depends on the species. Smaller species (mainly Asian) is about 70 days and large species (giant pangolin) about 135 days.

They have one young at time and carry it on their back until it is no longer dependent.

Adelina84170 karma

Hugely! It was such a good idea and raised loads of awareness!

Adelina84127 karma

100 pangolin sized horses. A supersize giant pangolin used to exist and I would not want to face it. Regular pangolins are tough enough-sharp claws and the scale edges are sharp.