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## Deck Overview

# Pangolins
Type: Trivia Deck | Cards: 7

Pangolins are the world's only scaly mammals and most trafficked mammal species globally. This deck covers eight pangolin species characterized by protective keratin scales, specialized insectivorous diets (primarily ants and termites), and defensive ball-curling behavior. Content focuses on species identification, physical adaptations, geographic distribution, and ongoing conservation challenges.

Key facts:
- Pangolin scales are made of keratin, the same protein as human hair and nails
- They are myrmecophagous (ant-eating) mammals with no teeth, using long sticky tongues to capture prey
- All eight pangolin species face extinction threats due to illegal wildlife trafficking for scales and meat
- Pangolins curl into impenetrable balls when threatened, with overlapping scales providing armor-like protection
- Species are distributed across Asia and Africa in various habitats from forests to grasslands

Notable cards: Black-Bellied Pangolin, Chinese Pangolin, Giant Pangolin, Ground Pangolin, Indian Pangolin, Sunda Pangolin, White-Bellied Pangolin

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## Cards (2)

### Black-Bellied Pangolin
Rarity: Common | [View Card](/trivia/pangolins/black-bellied-pangolin)

# Black-Bellied Pangolin
Type: Trivia Stamp | Deck: Pangolins | Rarity: Common

The black-bellied pangolin (Phataginus tetradactyla) is an arboreal pangolin species native to equatorial African forests. Named for its dark ventral coloring contrasted with brown dorsal scales, it is the most tree-adapted of all African pangolin species. This medium-sized mammal spends most of its life in forest canopies at heights up to 60 feet.

Key facts:
- Possesses a prehensile tail functioning as a fifth limb for arboreal navigation and gripping branches
- Cannot swim due to dense, heavy scales that cause immediate sinking when submerged in water
- Constructs day-time sleeping nests in tree hollows, a behavior rare among pangolins
- Inhabits forests across Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and surrounding Central African regions
- Equipped with curved claws adapted for bark-gripping and branch-climbing rather than ground excavation

Popular questions people ask:
1. Why can't black-bellied pangolins swim?
2. What do black-bellied pangolins eat in the trees?
3. How does the prehensile tail help black-bellied pangolins climb?
4. Where do black-bellied pangolins live in Africa?
5. Are black-bellied pangolins endangered or threatened?

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### Sunda Pangolin
Rarity: Rare | [View Card](/trivia/pangolins/sunda-pangolin)

The Sunda pangolin, a fascinating creature known for its unique scales and nocturnal habits, is native to Southeast Asia. Recognizable for its elongated body covered in keratinous plates, this species plays an essential role in its ecosystem, primarily as an insectivore, feasting on ants and termite...

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