The Edge · CR Critically Endangered
Sunda Pangolin
Manis javanica
The world's most trafficked wild mammal — a scaled, ant-eating creature that rolls into an armoured ball when threatened.
CR · Critically Endangered
Overview
The world's most trafficked wild mammal — a scaled, ant-eating creature that rolls into an armoured ball when threatened.
mammalasiapangolin
Field data
| IUCN status | CR · Critically Endangered |
|---|---|
| Population | — |
| Trend | decreasing |
| Last assessed | 2019 |
| Class / Order | Mammalia · Pholidota |
| Family | Manidae |
| Range | Southeast Asia |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- The only mammals covered in true keratin scales.
- Can close its ears and nostrils to keep ants out while feeding.
From the collection
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art print
Sunda Pangolin art print
Museum-grade art print from the Sunda Pangolin plate.
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plush
Sunda Pangolin plush
Museum-grade plush from the Sunda Pangolin plate.
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notebook
Sunda Pangolin notebook
Museum-grade notebook from the Sunda Pangolin plate.
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