Sunda Pangolin

Field notes

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Expert notes

The Sunda pangolin is a critically endangered, nocturnal mammal covered in overlapping keratin scales that uses its prehensile tail to climb trees and forage for ants and termites ([Pangolins in Singapore](https://avs.nparks.gov.sg/wildlife/encountering-wildlife/pangolins/)). — The animal's distinctive overlapping keratin scales, prehensile tail, and strong claws for climbing are diagnostic of pangolins, and the Sunda pangolin is the only species native to Singapore ([Pangolins in Singapore](https://avs.nparks.gov.sg/wildlife/encountering-wildlife/pangolins/)).