How do you pronounce pangolin in Chinese?
How do you say Ground Pangolin?
What does the word pangolin mean?
The name pangolin comes from the Malay word pengguling, meaning “one who rolls up”.
What is the meaning of the word Pengguling?
A pangolin is a mammal of the order Pholidota. A pangolin has large keratin scales covering its skin, the only known mammal with this adaptation. It is found naturally in tropical regions throughout Africa and Asia. The name, pangolin, comes from the Malay word, pengguling, meaning “something that rolls up”.
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