Where Does Pangolins Live?

Where do pangolins live? They prefer sandy soils and can be found in woodlands and savannas that are within reach of water. They are dispersed throughout Southern, Central, and East Africa.

Where do pangolins live in the world?

Pangolins live in a variety of habitats, from tropical forests to arid deserts. Four pangolin species occur across Asia: the Indian pangolin, the Chinese pangolin, the Sunda pangolin, and the Palawan pangolin.

Do pangolins live in South America?

Paleo-archaeological evidence suggests pangolins may have evolved in Europe but the extant species are found only in Asia and Africa. They fulfil a similar ecological niche to anteaters in South America, but are unrelated, each having evolved to fill similar ecological roles through convergent evolution.

Marcus Vance

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