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Fun facts about the Philippine Pangolin:

The Philippine pangolin has the greatest number of scale rows across its back of all Asian pangolins.

The Philippine pangolin was only recently described as a species distinct from the Sunda pangolin. It can be distinguished from the Sunda pangolin by its smaller scales and a shorter head and body to tail length ratio.

Little is known about the reproduction of the Philippine pangolin, though it is believed to have single offspring born after a gestation period of 3 – 4 months.

It is understood that females reach maturity in their first year.

The Philippine pangolin is endemic to the Philippines, inhabiting four islands including Palawan and Culion.

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