Giant pangolin — size comparison

The giant pangolin inhabits humid lowland forests and forest–savanna mosaics in Africa. It is the largest living pangolin. Overlapping scales cover its body and

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Length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles

Giant pangolin

Smutsia gigantea

ok. 1,5 mAdult male
total length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaMeasurement: side

Mass
up to around 40 kgNajwiększe dorosłe osobniki
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Person: 170 cm
Total lengthScale in m
00,511,5
Giant pangolinTotal lengthapprox. 1.5 m

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Person: 170 cm
Giant pangolin — size comparison — facts and sources

The giant pangolin inhabits humid lowland forests and forest–savanna mosaics in Africa. It is the largest living pangolin. Overlapping scales cover its body and consist of keratin, the same protein as fingernails. Soft skin on the belly and muzzle may be paler than the scales.

It eats ants and termites, collecting them with a long, sticky tongue. Capable digging helps it reach their nests. It usually lives alone and searches for food at night.

Jawny przykład 150 cm długości całkowitej poniżej udokumentowanych 180 cm; nie średnia populacji. Punkt planszy nie jest średnią populacji, chyba że źródło podaje średnią. Przód jest przybliżoną projekcją.

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