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Pangolins have no teeth. They consume ants and termites using their long, sticky tongue. A scutum in their stomach grinds the chitinous exoskeleton of the insects. To support the pulverising capabilities of the stomach, small stones are also swallowed. Pangolins are good climbers and swimmers. Status according to Red List: endangered

Characteristics

ClassificationOrder: Pangolins, family: Manidae
DietPredominantly termites and ants, occasionally also bee larvae and worms
HabitatEvergreen and bamboo forests, predominantly in the lowlands; individuals found in Taiwan at elevations as high as 2,000 m
ReproductionMating all year round; gestation period: ca. 140–150 days, mostly 1, occasionally 2 offspring; weaning: ca. 3 months; sexually mature at 12 months; maximum age: 11 years and over

Status according to Red List

More information you will get on the web page of the IUCN Red List.

Verbreitung Formosa-Ohrenschuppentier