scaly anteater

noun

1. pangolin.

scaly anteater

noun

1. another name for pangolin

Word History and Origins

Origin of scaly anteater¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

Pangolins—also called scaly anteaters—are the only mammals with reptilelike scales, which grow from modified hair follicles.

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The scaly anteater is coveted by poachers and is among the most trafficked animals in the world.

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The U.S. said Ching specializes in the transportation of rhino horn, ivory, and pangolins — also known as scaly anteaters — from Africa, using routes through Malaysia and Laos to consumers in Vietnam and China.

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Pangolins, also called scaly anteaters, are an elusive animal.

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Internal documents show the Chinese government also has sponsored studies on the possible role of the Southeast Asian pangolin, a scaly anteater once prized in traditional Chinese medicine, as an intermediary animal host.

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