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Chinese Pangolin: Facts, Behaviour, Threats

All you need to know about this nocturnal burrower
Text by: Anirudh Nair Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   July 31, 2025
Text by: Anirudh Nair Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   July 31, 2025
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All you need to know about this nocturnal burrower

Where is the Chinese pangolin found in India?

Northeastern states, Sikkim, Bihar and West Bengal

What is the Chinese pangolin's IUCN status?

Critically Endangered

What is the Chinese pangolin's habitat? 

Primary and secondary tropical forests, grasslands and agricultural fields, mainly in hilly terrain

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