I WONDER - What Is A Pangolin?

Pangolins, like armadillos, can roll into a ball as a defense mechanism. The name 'pangolin' is derived from the Malay word 'pen guling', meaning 'something that rolls up'.

What unique ability do some insects and armadillos share?

• They can fly.

• They can swim.

• They can roll into a ball.

• They can change colors.

From which language does the word 'Pangolin' originate?

• Spanish

• Hindi

• Malay

• French

What does the Malay word 'pen guling' mean?

• A creature that rolls up

• A creature that flies

• A creature that swims

• A creature that digs

What is the significance of the name 'Pangolin'?

• It describes their diet.

• It describes their habitat.

• It describes their rolling ability.

• It describes their color.

How is the origin of the name 'Pangolin' described?

• Very scientific

• Very imaginative

• Very traditional

• Very modern