First, pangolins are endangered. There two types of pangolins that are critically endangered. There are eight types of pangolins. More than ten thousands are killed every year. Pangolins like to eat ants. They have long tongues so they can stick it in the hole to get more ants. They have a 16 inch tongues so …show more content…
Then construction workers come and they destroy the forest to build buildings. It is unknown how long pangolins can live in the wild, though pangolins have reportedly lived as long as twenty years in captivity. We don't know how long they live outside of captivity. It is hard for scientist to study the Pangolins because they highly secretive. Some Pangolins live in grounds that are hard to stud. Last, all pangolins belong to the genus Manis in the family Manidae, which is the only family within the order Pholidota. Pangolins’ closest living relatives are the Xenarthrans – anteaters, armadillos, and sloths. Pangolins can roll up into a ball. They have scales so they are mistaken as reptiles. There are four species that live in Asia. There are four species that live in Africa.
There are eight species of pangolins but only to are critically endangered.
Their are lots of pangolins that are killed for food. Some are shipped to
restaurants for food. Pangolins live in different areas. They also need special features so they can adapt to that area. If you know someone who lives in Africa or Asia you should give them this information so they can tell other people to take care of Pangolins. Lets hope that pangolins don't go