Raffles’ Banded Langur, Sunda pangolin: 5 critically endangered animals in Singapore

Raffles' Banded Langur, Sunda pangolin: 5 critically endangered animals in Singapore

The Sunda animal, classified as thoroughly endangered both locally and globally, is also known as the slimy example. &nbsp,

Some people mistake it for a turtle because of how slimy its external is, while some confuse it with an animal because both curl up into a game when threatened. &nbsp,

The nocturnal thing is a animal that&nbsp, prowls the forest floor and climbs plants for pests, with people eating up to 70 million insects a year, according to an NParks advice.

The Sunda pangolin is regarded as” shy” despite its sharp claws and long tail. &nbsp, When threatened, it rolls off and may also make a terrible smell to deter animals. &nbsp,

They are usually found in the Bukit Timah Nature Resources and the Central Catchment. Those who have a keen eye can even place them in Bukit Batok’s wooded areas, the Western Catchment Area, Pulau Ubin, and Pulau Tekong’s Pulau Tekong. &nbsp,

Pangolins in Singapore are most threatened by rapid urbanization, which leads to biodiversity loss. The slow-moving dog is frequently struck by cars or killed when it crosses streets, according to NParks.

Pangolins are poached for their balances on a global scale, as some claim to know about their therapeutic value. They are also used for meat-related hunting.

According to the Pangolin Crisis Fund, these balances are made of protein, the same proteins found in human hair and fingers, rhino ears and cat claws. &nbsp,