#WHITE-BELLIED PANGOLIN

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An orphaned three-month-old white-bellied pangolin is photographed during its morning feed at an animal shelter in Lagos, Nigeria.

Credit: Prelena Soma Owen/Mkapa Awards

Benjamin Mkapa African Wildlife Photography Awards

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hmm. hmm! that's not right.

[covenawhite66]

Pangolins are the most trafficked animal in the world, according to the outlet, which noted 23.5 tonnes (nearly 26 tons) of pangolins and their body parts were bought and sold in 2021 and that one million pangolins have been poached in the last 10 years. The giant ground pangolin is endangered.

The giant ground pangolin reemerged in Kenya in 2018, the first time the scaly creature had been spotted in 47 years.

Asian pangolins:

Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) – Critically Endangered

Sunda pangolin (Manis javanica) – Critically Endangered

Palawan pangolin (Manis culionensis) – Critically Endangered

Indian pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) – Endangered

African pangolins:

White-bellied pangolin (Phataginus tricuspis) – Endangered

Giant pangolin (Smutsia gigantea) – Endangered

Ground pangolin (Smutsia temminckii) – Vulnerable

Black-bellied pangolin (Phataginus tetradactyla) – Vulnerable

[rjzimmerman]

Description from Brookfield Zoo Chicago:

A white-bellied pangolin—one of the most trafficked mammals in the world—was born at Brookfield Zoo Chicago on July 25. With this birth, there are now 13 pangolins at the Zoo, including a successful second-generation birth that occurred in 2022. The recent pup and its mother, Virginia, are behind the scenes along with 10 other pangolins as part of a conservation breeding program. However, guests can see one of the adults at the Zoo’s Habitat Africa! The Forest.

With Brookfield Zoo Chicago being just one of only a few zoos in the U.S. to have successfully bred and birthed pangolins, the new “pangopup” is a welcome addition to a small population that lives in zoological settings and helps advance experts’ understanding of the species’ reproductive behaviors and needs.

“Having pangolins in professional care provides a great opportunity for scientists and zoo specialists to learn as much as we can about the species’ natural history, which allows us to share this vital information and collaborate with in situ partners to ensure conservation success for pangolins in the wild,” said Mark Wanner, associate vice president of animal care and conservation. “It also gives us the opportunity to raise awareness about the plight all pangolins world-wide are facing due to illegal and unsustainable harvesting for food and scales.”

In 2016, Brookfield Zoo Chicago led the way to establish the North American Pangolin Consortium with the objective to have a sustainable population of white-bellied pangolins under professional care to aid in better understanding the unique animal’s behavior and physiology and to support field conservation efforts for this endangered species.

Over the past eight years, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s animal care and veterinary staff has gained significant insight, and has published five papers about this nocturnal mammal, which is nicknamed the “scaly anteater.” For instance, it was thought gestation for the white-bellied pangolin was about 140 to 150 days, which has been documented in other pangolin species. However, at Brookfield Zoo, staff recorded gestation to be upwards of just over 200 days that might suggest a delayed embryo implantation. Additionally, young stay with their mothers until about 5 to 6 months of age and are sexually reproductive at about 18 months.

Ranging from vulnerable to critically endangered, there are four species of pangolins native to Asia and four are native to Africa—and the populations for all eight species are declining. Annually, upwards of 200,000 individual animals are poached from the wild for food in the illegal bushmeat trade. Their scales are also used in Asian medicines and in pieces of jewelry. Efforts to prevent uncontrolled poaching have failed to reduce losses. Habitat loss and degradation is another main threat to the species. The situation for pangolins has reached a critical level in Asia and could soon reach the same critical level in Africa.

[ladyaldhelm]

Get to know me ask: 🍕😳💙🐷

🍕 - What’s the last thing you ate? Lu Rou Fan (Taiwanese Braised Pork Belly) at the Taiwanese restaurant in the next town over from us.

😳 - Do you like your name? I suppose so? I could not imagine my name as anything else tbh!

💙 - What colour is your bedroom? The walls are white, or off-white I suppose, whatever the previous owner painted it.

🐷 - What’s your favourite animal? It is hard to pick just one because I love SO MANY animals, but the grey wolf is probably my all time favorite! My spirit animal, if you will. Second is cats, of course, lol! I also love red pandas, pangolins, African wild dogs, Pallas cats, box turtles, cicadas, isopods, and giant anteaters!

Get To Know Me Ask Game!

[kissofchrysantheum]

My Kwami OCs (for concepts beginning with A)

Leeo the Pangolin of Abduction Thanne the Basilisk of Aberration Yeex the Pony of Ability Lymm the Siphonophore of Abnormality Arro the Orange-Bellied Parrot of Absence Tarro the Tarsier of Absolution Xuush the Duck of Abstraction Wakki the Bat-Eared Fox of Absurdity Zippi the Opossum of Abundance Suuri the Cheetah of Acceleration Ejaab the Capybara of Acceptance Foorii the Wood Frig of Accomplishment Willow the German Shepard of Accountability Raavi the Red Panda of Accuracy Azza the Echidna of Accusations Dii the Dingo of Acknowledgement Erri the Amur Leopard of Acquisition Bluur the Pink Dolphin of Action Oomur the Okapi of Activation Zoor the Boar of Adamance Meetis the Camel of Adaptation Yeers the Saola of Adhesion Karkk the Elephant Shrew of Adjacency Radaar the Tiliger of Adjudication Skii the Maned Wolf of Adjustment Addla the jaguarundi of Admission Barkk the Dog of Adoration Diisu the Chameleon of Advantage Dorri the Dolphin of Adventure Thorrn the Thorny Devil of Adversity Baal the Chickaree of Aether Lieeb the Swan of Affection Meep the Sugar Glider of Affinity Ohhi the Degu of Affirmation Growll the Jaguar of Aggression Fastii Gazelle of Agility Aalypos the Wasp of Agony Dissea the Blue-Ringed Octopus of Ailment Aazm the Hummingbird of Aim Auura the Finch of Air Chirrp the Squirrel of Alertness Fliicker the Dragonfly of Alteration Terri the Pterodactyl of Alteration Spinn the Baryonyx of Altruism Astoon the Polar Bear of Amazement Suup the Hoopoe of Ambiguity Remm the Artic Tern of Ambition Didii the Vaquita of Amendment Chimmp the Chimpanzee of Amnesia Quiir the Ant of Amplification Mynxx the Marble Cocker-Spaniel of Amusement Flarre the Honey Badger of Anger Anno the Worm of Animation Teek the Addax of Animosity Twiis the Scorpion of Annihilation Halli the Corncrake of Annotation Zaara the Hyena of Annoyance Sagaan the Aye-Aye of Anomalistic Eericc the Axolotl of Anonymity Hoot the Owl of Answers the Cape Buffalo of Antagonization Jaanga the Long-Tailed Tit of Anticipation Tiimid the Chimpanzee of Anxiety Cieel the Jelly Fish of Apathy Janna the Lamb of Apotheosis Bliing the Peacock of Appearance Beauu the Scarlet Macaw of Appearance Kovvu the Bowerbird of Appeasement Caal the Blue Whale of Appetite Gaab the Elk of Application Azzad the Seal of Apprehension Fulii the Barracuda of Argumentation Gigi the Goose of Arrogance Pyrro the Fire Ant of Arson Hizz the Ram of Artistry Roo the White Tern of Ascension Mimmi the Mosquito of Assassination Ortizz the Toad of Assertion Uttive the Quokka of Assimilation Innaya the Emperor Penguin Assistance Wiido the Grandala of Atrocity Yeelp the Siberian Husky of Attention Skii Donkey of Attentiveness Flammo the Flamingo of Attraction Asskari the Ferret of Attribution Ranni the Jackle of Audacity Prieel the Squirrel of Authenticity Eeve the Eagle of Authority Triip the Blue Jay of Autonomy Fall the Dormouse of Autumn Maggi the Magpie of Avarice Eero the Spotfin Lionfish of Avoidance Oppo the Orangutan of Awareness Anni the Arabian Horse of Awe

Concepts beginning with B, Concepts beginning with W

Inspired by @mymiraclebox

In bold are Canon Kwamis

if you have any suggestion for animals/ names that you think fits a concept better let me know.

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About Sunderbans National Park

Information About Sunderbans National Park, India

Covering an expanse of approximately 10,000 square kilometers, the Sundarbans forest spans across both India and Bangladesh. India claims around 4,262 square kilometers of this natural marvel, while the rest falls within Bangladesh's territory. Sundarbans National Park occupies the Indian portion, renowned globally for hosting the largest mangrove forest on the planet. This national park is a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife aficionados alike. With its thick mangrove cover, intricate network of river channels, picturesque estuaries, and a thriving population of Royal Bengal Tigers and various other wildlife species, the Sundarbans offers a captivating landscape that beckons visitors from far and wide. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the park possesses a unique allure that draws tourists seeking unparalleled natural beauty and biodiversity experiences.

Located at the southeastern edge of the 24 Paraganas district in West Bengal, India, the Sundarbans National Park derives its name from the Sundari mangrove plant (Heritiera Minor). Situated within the world's largest delta formed by the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers, this national park covers an expansive area of approximately 2585 square kilometers, making it India's largest national park and tiger reserve. The Sundarbans region encompasses around 2125 square kilometers of mangrove forest, while the remaining area, spread across 56 islands, is dominated by water bodies, totaling 4262 square kilometers.

Flora in Sundarbans National Park:

The Sundarbans, renowned as the largest mangrove forest globally, boasts the mangrove tree as its flagship species, thriving uniquely in its waterlogged terrain. With remarkable adaptability, these trees endure prolonged inundation by sending up spikes from their roots, aiding respiration and providing structural support to the mangrove ecosystem. Among its diverse array of flora, the Sundarbans is home to the 'Sundari' mangrove, a distinctive variety that dominates the landscape and lends its name to the forest. Encompassing over 300 plant species, the Sundarbans region harbors a rich botanical tapestry.

Fauna in Sundarbans National Park:

The Sundarbans National Park, dominated by the majestic Royal Bengal Tigers, reigns supreme as the apex predator with a population exceeding 400 individuals. These iconic tigers exhibit remarkable swimming prowess in the park's salty waters and are notorious for their occasional predation on humans. While tourists flock to catch a glimpse of these striped wonders, the park harbors a diverse array of fauna that equally captivates wildlife enthusiasts.

In addition to the Bengal Tigers, Sundarbans teems with captivating wildlife such as Fishing Cats, Leopards, Macaques, Wild Boars, Wild Buffaloes, Rhinoceroses, Indian Mongooses, Jungle Cats, Foxes, Flying Foxes, Pangolins, Barking Deer, Spotted Deer, Hog Deer, and Chitals. The park is also home to saltwater crocodiles and various snake species, adding to its rich biodiversity.

Moreover, Sundarbans boasts a vibrant avian population, featuring a kaleidoscope of exotic birds. Among them are Openbill Storks, Black-capped Kingfishers, Black-headed Ibises, Coots, Water Hens, Pheasant-tailed Jacanas, Brahminy Kites, Pariah Kites, Marsh Harriers, Swamp Partridges, Red Junglefowl, Spotted Doves, Common Mynahs, Jungle Crows, Jungle Babblers, Cotton Teals, Herring Gulls, Caspian Terns, Gray Herons, Common Snipes, Wood Sandpipers, Green Pigeons, Rose-ringed Parakeets, Paradise-flycatchers, Cormorants, Grey-headed Fish Eagles, White-bellied Sea Eagles, Seagulls, Common Kingfishers, Peregrine Falcons, Woodpeckers, Whimbrels, Black-tailed Godwits, Little Stints, Eastern Knots, Curlews, Golden Plovers, Northern Pintails, White-eyed Pochards, and Whistling Teals. These avian residents contribute to the park's enchanting atmosphere, making it a paradise for birdwatchers and nature lovers alike.

Climate of Sundarbans National Park:

The climate in the Sunderbans forest is generally temperate and pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 20 to 48 degrees Celsius. Due to its proximity to the Bay of Bengal, humidity levels are consistently high, averaging around 80%, and heavy rainfall is common. The summer season, lasting from March to May, is characterized by hot and humid weather. Monsoon conditions prevail from mid-May to mid-September, marked by increased humidity and windy conditions. The region frequently experiences storms, particularly in May and October, which can escalate into cyclones. Winter sets in from October to February, bringing colder temperatures to the area.

[animal71154]

okokok i wanna make a list of interesting animals that i like and some of which i have trouble remembering sometimes. i will edit this over time. ok. i thought we would be able to do readmores on mobile by now but apparently not. ok (i also always forget the word reconcile so that can be here too)

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MARSUPIALS common brushtail possum, quoll, tasmanian devil, thylacine, cuscus (common spotted cuscus, sulawesi bear cuscus, silky cuscus), opossum (white-eared opossum, four-eyed opossum, yapok/water opossum), tree kangaroo, glider (greater glider, yellow-bellied glider)

RODENTS rat, mouse, nutria, Gambian pouched rat, capybara, Brazilian porcupine, jerboa (long-eared jerboa), chinchilla, vizcacha

MUSTELIDS ferret, weasel, stoat, marten (yellow-throated marten), skunk (spotted skunk), mink, greater hog badger

PRIMATES tarsier, aye aye, ring tailed lemur, japanese macaque, gelada, marmoset (pygmy marmoset), capuchin, spider monkey (red-faced spider monkey), howler monkey, white-faced saki

VIVERRIDS binturong, civet (owston's palm civet, African civet, banded palm civet), linsang, genet

PROCYONIDS kinkajou, coati, ringtail/cacomistle, raccoon

HOGS wild boar (really been enjoying these lately) , red river hog, pygmy hog

FELINES margay, rusty-spotted cat, black-footed cat, asiatic golden cat, bornean bay cat, little spotted cat/oncilla, jaguarundi, sandcat, lynx, bobcat, caracal, serval, fishing cat, pallas' cat

ANTEATERS tamandua, giant anteater, silky anteater, pangolin

LAPINES rabbit (flemish giant rabbit, sumatran striped rabbit, Netherland dwarf broken chocolate colour (someone said i would be this if i was a bunny)), hare

OTHER MAMMALS fossa, mongoose (yellow mongoose, common slender mongoose), elephant shrew (black and rufous elephant shrew), treeshrew, colugo, spotted hyena, antelope (oryx, roan antelope), honduran white bat

FISH eel (New Zealand longfin eel, moray eel, gulper eel), black ghost knife fish

ARACHNIDS jumping spider, house spider, daddy long legs, huntsman spider, tarantula, camel spider, tailless whip scorpion, horseshoe crab

OTHER INVERTEBRATES snail (giant African snail), slug, slater/pill bug, isopod, praying mantis, bee (honeybee, bumble bee), moth, millipede, centipede, earwig, beetle, sand hopper

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ok now im tired and im going to go to bed. i will readmore this tomorrow when im on the computer maybe. goodnight

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An African white-bellied tree pangolin baby hitches a ride on its mother at Pangolin Conservation, a nonprofit organization in St. Augustine, Florida. The mammals are illegally killed for bush meat and their scales, which are claimed to have medical value.

This photo was originally published in “Documenting the World’s Animals, One Picture at a Time," in April 2016.

PHOTOGRAPH BY JOEL SARTORE, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTO ARK

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various studies from the past week :)

hares - kangaroos - pangolins

[loveultrainfidel]

White Belly Pangolin, and we are supposed to believe a virus from a pangolin killed 17 million people? How come it never killed anyone before the Chinese lied?

[culturesofresistancefilms]

Posted: 4/13/24

Did you know that Pangolins are the world’s most trafficked mammal? Pangolins have roamed the Earth for 80 million years, yet the illegal wildlife trade now jeopardizes their existence. Their scales are used in traditional medicines and their meat is considered a delicacy in parts of Asia. 

In partnership with local activists in Asia and Africa, our friends at Fauna & Flora International are committed to ensuring these unique creatures don't disappear forever. Here are four ways they are protecting pangolins:

🏷️ Tagging black-bellied and white-bellied pangolins in West Africa for tracking their movements in the wild.

🤝 Collaborating with local partners in Southeast Asia to combat poaching and trafficking of Sunda pangolins.

📸 Conducting camera-trapping and biomonitoring activities to detect pangolin presence in Asia and Africa.

🛑 Implementing an illegal wildlife trade program in Myanmar, Cambodia, and Vietnam to reduce pangolin trafficking.

Click the link link below to learn more about pangolins and how you can support them:

Learn more about how we support Flora and Fauna International through our sister organization, the Cultures of Resistance Network, here: 

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White-bellied Pangolin (Phataginus tricuspis) at the San Diego Zoo #worldpangolinday https://www.instagram.com/p/CoznhnvOlwu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[rjzimmerman]

A female white-bellied pangolin is seen at a pangolin sanctuary in St. Augustine, Florida. EdgeOfMidnight / Wikimedia Commons / CC by 4.0

peopleforpangolins  - From one of our photographer contributors  @seanmdenny - a young #treepangolin that he encountered while living in #cameroon

Excerpt from this story from EcoWatch:

The white-bellied pangolin is one of eight evolutionary distinct pangolin species split equally between Africa and Asia. They're among the very few mammals with scales and have a tongue that, when pulled out of its cavity, is longer than their entire body, which measures about 30 inches. These gentle and somewhat quirky animals should be celebrated, but instead they're often killed for their unique scales, believed in some cultures to harbor medicinal properties.

Species Name:

White-bellied pangolin, also known as the tree or three-cusped pangolin (Phataginus tricuspis)

Description:

White-bellied pangolins look like armadillos, except that they have scales, not rings. They get their name from the white patch on their bellies, one of the few areas not covered in scales. These scales are made of keratin and overlap each other, acting as the animals' main defense against predation. With the help of their long tongues, these toothless mammals feed almost exclusively on ants and termites and roll into a ball when threatened. Adults usually grow to about 3-4 pounds.

Where It's Found:

Tropical lowland forests and secondary forests in 23 west, central and east African countries make good habitat. These pangolins also live in savanna-forest mosaic and dense woodlands.

IUCN Red List Status:

Although no formal population estimate exists for white-bellied pangolins across their range, the species was recently reclassified from vulnerable to endangered to reflect the increasing magnitude of threats to their survival.

[daughterofsarenrae]

in looking up information about the white-bellied pangolin autofill has led me to the wonderful fact that there is a bird called the “white-bellied go-away-bird”

[the-faunal-frontier]

Phataginus tricuspis - White-Bellied Pangolin