The 2023 World Pangolin Day on Feb 18 had probably passed inconspicuously, and for those who do not know it, this is the 12th year that the endangered species have been commemorated worldwide.
Today, the celebration has grown into a week-long affair for wildlife researchers and conservation communities in many nations where pangolins are treasured. It is a race against time to create awareness in preserving these animals before they vanish forever.
So what are pangolins? To the uninitiated, don't let their scales deceive you into thinking that they are reptiles! Pangolins are true mammals that actually give birth and wean their young like humans do. Pangolins are also known as scaly anteaters that have unique physical adaptations.
Muhammad Hafiz bin Sulaiman(Terengganu: Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 2015-05)
Malayan Pangolin (ManisjavanicaDesmarest) is threatened by illegal hunting and habitat loss. Conservation efforts are difficult due to lack of information in various aspects. As such, this study was conducted to collect ...
Zolkifli, Nur Nasuha; Ju Lian, Chong(Majalahsains.com, 2020-08-11)
Tenggiling Sunda memainkan peranan ekologi yang penting di ekosistem hutan melalui pemakanannya. Mengikut sorotan kajian, Tenggiling Sunda direkodkan mampu memakan 200,000 semut pada setiap kali waktu makan. Jumlah yang ...
Urbanisation has become a threat faced by wildlife, according to local primate conservation groups. Wild animals such as monkeys and pangolins are losing their homes due to deforestation and pollution, undertaken for housing ...
