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Pangolins ( Zoo Husbandry ) Flashcards

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1
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What is the scientific name for pangolins?

A

Manis

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True or False: Pangolins are the only mammals wholly covered in scales.

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True

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3
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How many species of pangolins are there?

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Eight

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4
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What is the primary diet of pangolins?

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Ants and termites

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Where are pangolins primarily found?

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Africa and Asia

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What is the main threat to pangolins?

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Illegal wildlife trade

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What is the main reason pangolins are poached?

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Their scales are used in traditional medicine

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What is the conservation status of all pangolin species?

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Critically endangered

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9
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How many pangolin species are found in Africa?

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Four

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How many pangolin species are found in Asia?

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Four

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What is the average lifespan of a pangolin in the wild?

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20 years

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12
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What type of animal is a pangolin?

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Mammal

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13
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What is the name for a group of pangolins?

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A pandemonium

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14
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What is the gestation period of a pangolin?

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5 months

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What is unique about a pangolin’s tongue?

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It can be longer than its body

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16
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What is the primary defense mechanism of a pangolin?

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Curling into a ball

17
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What is the main reason pangolins are trafficked?

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Their meat is considered a delicacy

18
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What is the primary threat to pangolins in Asia?

A

Habitat loss

19
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What is the average weight of a pangolin?

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3.5 to 7 kg

20
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What is the IUCN Red List status of the Chinese pangolin?

A

Critically endangered

21
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What is the IUCN Red List status of the Sunda pangolin?

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Critically endangered

22
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What is the IUCN Red List status of the Indian pangolin?

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Endangered

23
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What is the IUCN Red List status of the Philippine pangolin?

A

Endangered

24
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How many pangolin species are found in Africa and how many in Asia?

A

4 in Africa and 4 in Asia

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