A pangolin (ˈpæŋɡəlɪn/), also scaly anteater or Trenggiling, is a mammal of the order Pholidota. There is only one extant
family (Manidae) and one genus (Manis) of pangolins, comprising eight species. There are also a number of extinct taxa. Pangolins
have large keratin scales covering their skin and are the only mammals with this adaptation. They are found in tropical regions
of Africa and Asia. The name "pangolin" derives from the Malay word pengguling ("something that rolls up").
Pangolins are nocturnal animals, and use their well-developed sense of smell to find insects. The long-tailed pangolin is also
active by day. Pangolins spend most of the daytime sleeping, curled up into a ball.
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