pangolins

One of Africa’s four pangolins, these scaly anteaters are well known for being the only mammals whose scales cover up from head to tail, and dig burrows and feast on ants and termites in the African savannas and woodlands. (Art made in late October)

I've been think a lot lately about the possibility of Tree Pangolins at the Brandywine Zoo. It seems out of the question for one of the smallest AZA zoos to acquire a pangolin, but there might be some hope. Essex County Turtle Back Zoo has them and is a small zoo. Certainly much, much bigger and...

Many rare species at zoos are kept behind the scenes, and this can at times be frustrating for animal enthusiasts. A prime example being the pangolin, which is frustratingly often off show. A zoo has a dual purpose of display and conservation, and while conservation should be prioritized, I feel...

Interesting news report about initial spread of Coronavirus: Pangolin identified as potential link for coronavirus spread