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Pangolins are classified as mammals, not reptiles. They are placed in the order Pholidota within the class Mammalia due to their hair, mammary glands, and other mammalian characteristics. This classification is based on genetic and anatomical similarities.
The Pangolin (Manis javanica), is a mammal. Most of the species are nocturnal, and curl into a tight ball while sleeping during the day. They have been classified with several different orders in the past, from Anteaters, and Sloths, to the Armadillo, which it does resemble. Genetic testing has settled it's classification. The order is Pholidota. It is the only mammal with "keratin scales" that cover it's skin, these help it appear reptilian. For more details, please see sites listed below. No, it is a eutherian mammal. It has an "armoured" skin, similar to a crocodile, which makes it look reptilian, but it isn't.
No, pangolins are not reptiles. They birth their offspring and produce milk for them, also raising them for 2 years.
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How long have pangolins been endangered?
Pangolins have been considered endangered for several decades, with the major decline in their populations observed over the past 20 years due to illegal trafficking for their scales and meat. All eight species of pangolins are currently classified as either threatened or critically endangered by the IUCN.
What classification are lizards snakes and turtles in?
Reptiles are classified into four groups known as orders. The four reptile orders are classified as: crocodilia, sphenodontia, squamata, and testudines.
What is a manis?
There are many reasons why flowers and trees blossom. A tree blossom is a very pretty little flower on the tree.
Are penguins reptiles?
No, penguins are not reptiles. They are actually birds, belonging to the group of flightless birds classified as Spheniscidae. Penguins are known for their distinctive black and white coloration and their unique adaptation to aquatic life.
What phylum does an adders tongue belong to?
A species such as an adder can be classified by phylum, but an organ such as a tongue does not get its own phylum, it is just part of the adder. Adders are classified as reptiles.
What rainforst animals are nocturnal?
Pangolins, Caracal, Aardvarks and many reptiles and insects
What are pythons classified as?
reptilia or reptiles.
Are crocodiles and fish the same?
no. fishes are classified as Pisces and crocodiles are classified as reptiles
What group is the alligator classified under?
reptiles
What a maniful?
Pangolins or scaly anteaters are mammals in the order Pholidota. There is only one extant family (Manidae) and one genus (Manis) of pangolins, comprising eight species. (There are also a number of extinct taxa within Pholidota.) Pangolins have large scales on their skin and are found in tropical regions of Africa and Asia. The name "pangolin" is derived from the Malay word pengguling ("something that rolls up"). In older classifications, pangolins were classified with various other orders, for example Edentata, which includes the ordinary anteaters and the similar-looking armadillos. Newer genetic evidence, however, indicates that the closest living relatives of pangolins are the Carnivora, with which they form a clade, the Ferae. Some paleontologists have classified the pangolins in the order Cimolesta, together with several extinct groups.
How long have pangolins been endangered?
Pangolins have been considered endangered for several decades, with the major decline in their populations observed over the past 20 years due to illegal trafficking for their scales and meat. All eight species of pangolins are currently classified as either threatened or critically endangered by the IUCN.
How are animals classified that live on land and water?
An animal that is able to live both on land and in water is classified as "amphibious."
Are dinosaurs descended from the same animals as reptiles?
Not only that dinosaurs are directly descended from reptiles and, under current taxonomy, are classified as reptiles.
What classification are lizards snakes and turtles in?
Reptiles are classified into four groups known as orders. The four reptile orders are classified as: crocodilia, sphenodontia, squamata, and testudines.
Where does pangolins live?
Pangolins live in Africa and Asia.
How many teeth do pangolins have?
Pangolins don't have teeth.
Darwin classified an extinct group of reptiles and called them Dinosaurs?
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