Pangolins Can Swim When Necessary

Unexpected swimmers.

Pangolins are capable swimmers despite their scaly armor. They can paddle across rivers or escape predators in water. Body density and tail help maintain buoyancy. Limbs act like paddles. Swimming is not frequent but essential for survival. Water crossings enable access to new feeding areas. It shows behavioral flexibility despite a specialized body.

Why This Matters

Swimming ability increases survival in fragmented habitats.

It highlights the adaptability of specialized mammals under environmental pressure.

Did You Know?

Pangolins have been observed swimming up to 500 meters.

Source

World Wildlife Fund (worldwildlife.org)

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