Zoology of the ZooPl. CCIII
White-bellied pangolin
Phataginus tricuspis
Mammalia · Pholidota · Manidae
Fig. 1. White-bellied pangolin
Fig. 2. Range
| Length or height | About 33-43 cm long plus tail |
|---|---|
| Weight | About 1.5-3 kg |
| Food | Ants and termites |
| Lifespan | About 20 years (est.) |
| Society | Solitary; climbs trees |
| Habitat | forest |
| Range | Africa |
| Wild or tame | Wild |
An African tree pangolin with a gripping tail. Four pangolin species live in Africa and four in Asia.
Observe: Look for the tail wrapped around a branch.