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pangolin
noun
pan·go·lin
ˈpaŋ-gə-lən 
ˈpan-
: any of a family (Manidae of the order Pholidota) of Asian and African toothless mammals having the body covered dorsally with large imbricated horny scales
called also scaly anteater
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Although considered a new species, Indo-Burmese pangolins are already affected by wildlife trafficking and face many of the same threats as other pangolin species.
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
Wildlife lovers are welcome to spend their time searching for local fauna like the pangolin and aardvark, while those in need of a relaxing getaway can kick their feet up by the plunge pool or enjoy a glass of South African wine at twilight by the fire pit.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Now, the nonprofit is also using the cat-size rodents to smell their way through the crafty disguises employed by wildlife traffickers looking to smuggle ivory, pangolin scales and rhino horns.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
According to the paper, 8 of the 11 rats were able to identify pangolin scales, elephant ivory, rhino horn, and African blackwood among 146 non-target substances.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
Wildlife lovers are welcome to spend their time searching for local fauna like the pangolin and aardvark, while those in need of a relaxing getaway can kick their feet up by the plunge pool or enjoy a glass of South African wine at twilight by the fire pit.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Now, the nonprofit is also using the cat-size rodents to smell their way through the crafty disguises employed by wildlife traffickers looking to smuggle ivory, pangolin scales and rhino horns.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
According to the paper, 8 of the 11 rats were able to identify pangolin scales, elephant ivory, rhino horn, and African blackwood among 146 non-target substances.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Pangolin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pangolin. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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pangolin
noun
pan·go·lin
ˈpaŋ-gə-lən
ˈpan-
: any of several Asian and African toothless mammals having the body covered with large overlapping horny scales
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