Pangolin

One existing family, Manidae, has three genera: Manis, Phataginus and Smutsia. Manis has four species found in Asia, and Phataginus and Smutsia include two species each, all found in sub-Saharan Africa, Many unknown species of pangolin are also known. Pangolins have large, protective scales of keratin, such as substances on the toes and toes, covering their skin; only known mammals have this feature. They live in empty trees or in holes, depending on the species. Penguins travel at night, and their diet consists of ants and termites, which they catch with their long tongues. They are usually solitary animals, mating only and producing one to three offspring, which they raise for about two years. Penguins are threatened with poaching (due to their meat and scales, used in Chinese medicine) and deforestation in their harsh natural habitats, and they are the world's most smuggled mammals. As of January 2020, eight species of pangolin-containing species have been listed as endangered. Three (Manis culionensis, M. pentadactyla and M. International Union for Conservation.