Pangolins:

The pangolins are also known as scaly anteaters or trenggilings. In the past they were classified in the same order as anteaters, sloths and armadilos. Recent genetic evidence however shows they are more closely related to members in the Order Carnivora.

Pangolins consist of eight different species. All species are in the same genus (Manis)

Cite this Page: Nelson, R. 2009. "Pangolins" (OnLine) UntamedScience. Accessed Jul 29, 2010 at http://www.untamedscience.com/biodiversity/animals/chordates/mammals/pangolins
Nelson, R.
Rob Nelson (author)
Montana State University
Created on: May 2nd, 2009
Last updated: Feb 21st, 2010

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