Definitions for pangolin
ˈpæŋ gə lɪn, pæŋˈgoʊ-pan·golin

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pangolin, scaly anteater, anteaternoun

   toothless mammal of southern Africa and Asia having a body covered with horny scales and a long snout for feeding on ants and termites

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1. pangolinnoun

   The scaly anteater; any of several long-tailed, scale-covered mammals of the order Pholidota of tropical Africa and Asia

2. Etymology: From tenggiling.

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1. Pangolin

   Pangolins, sometimes known as scaly anteaters, are mammals of the order Pholidota (). The one extant family, the Manidae, has three genera: Manis, Phataginus, and Smutsia. Manis comprises four species found in Asia, while Phataginus and Smutsia include two species each, all found in sub-Saharan Africa. These species range in size from 30 to 100 cm (12 to 39 in). A number of extinct pangolin species are also known. Pangolins have large, protective keratin scales, similar in material to fingernails and toenails, covering their skin; they are the only known mammals with this feature. They live in hollow trees or burrows, depending on the species. Pangolins are nocturnal, and their diet consists of mainly ants and termites, which they capture using their long tongues. They tend to be solitary animals, meeting only to mate and produce a litter of one to three offspring, which they raise for about two years. Pangolins are threatened by poaching (for their meat and scales, which are used in traditional medicine) and heavy deforestation of their natural habitats, and they are the most trafficked mammals in the world. As of January 2020, there are eight species of pangolin whose conservation status is listed in the threatened tier. Three (Manis culionensis, M. pentadactyla and M. javanica) are critically endangered, three (Phataginus tricuspis, Manis crassicaudata and Smutsia gigantea) are endangered and two (Phataginus tetradactyla and Smutsia temminckii) are vulnerable on the Red List of Threatened Species of the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

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1. pangolin

   A pangolin is a type of mammal that predominantly lives in Asia and Africa. It is known for its distinctive scales made of keratin that cover its body, offering protection from predators. These nocturnal creatures are also characterized by their long tongues, which they use to eat ants and termites. Most species of pangolin are now considered endangered due to poaching and habitat loss. They are the most trafficked mammals in the world, primarily for their meat and scales.

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1. Pangolinnoun

   any one of several species of Manis, Pholidotus, and related genera, found in Africa and Asia. They are covered with imbricated scales, and feed upon ants. Called also scaly ant-eater

2. Etymology: [Malay panglang.]

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1. Pangolin

   A pangolin is a mammal of the order Pholidota. The one extant family, Manidae, has one genus, Manis, which comprises eight species. A number of extinct species are known. A pangolin has large keratin scales covering its skin, the only known mammal with this adaptation. It is found naturally in tropical regions throughout Africa and Asia. The name, pangolin, comes from the Malay word, pengguling, meaning "something that rolls up".

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1. Pangolin

   pang′gō-lin, n. the scaly ant-eater, a name given to the various species of the genus Manis belonging to the mammalian order Edentata. [Malay.]

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of pangolin in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

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   The numerical value of pangolin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of pangolin in a Sentence

1. Jonathan Ball:

   We would need to see all of the genetic data to get a feel for how related the human and pangolin viruses are, and also gain an understanding of how prevalent this virus is in pangolins and whether or not these were being sold in the Wuhan wet markets.

2. Sule Ayinla:

   We used to hunt pangolin here.

3. Vincent Seruma:

   In one container alone, we have found 762 pieces of ivory and 423 kilograms of pangolin scales, we are still investigating to find more culprits.

4. David Olson:

   These actions of China will have a real impact, these are steps that were critical, that needed to be taken if real conservation was going to happen for these animals, most of the demand for pangolin is coming from traditional Chinese medicine and consumption. That's what is driving this large scale illegal trade.

5. Alex Hofford:

   It is clearly impossible that the pangolin species can withstand such high rates of poaching, trafficking and trade. Eight tonnes is outrageous.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=pangolin
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Pangolin
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pangolin
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pangolin
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=pangolin
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=pangolin