Eomanis (SciiFii)

The European pangolin (Eomanis europaeus) is a species of pangolin that originally lived in Europe during the Eocene as an extinct species, Eomanis waldi, and the genus itself was once extinct, but has since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii and introduced throughout the modern wetlands, forests, and open woodlands across Europe to help boost biodiversity. The European pangolin is a rather small pangolin species, growing up to about 50 centimeters (19.6 inches) in length. The European pangolin is the most primitive living scaled pangolin species, with its body covered in scales and not the legs and tail like in more advanced forms. ‬Like with other pangolins,‭ ‬these scales are made from keratin‭ (‬the same substance as fingernails‭) ‬and‭ are soft in new-borns,‭ ‬eventually turning harder in adults.‭ Unlike most pangolins, the European pangolin is an omnivore rather than being exclusively insectivorous, with the majority of its diet consisting of both insects and plants such as leaves, roots, shoots, and small fruits. It is nocturnal and rests in deep burrows during the day. Unlike its African counterpart, the European pangolin does not climb trees, but it does value the presence of trees, herbs, and shrubs in its habitat because it is easier to dig burrows around them. Unlike most other pangolins, the European pangolin is unable to roll into a ball due to its primitive characteristics. The conservation status of the European pangolin is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the European pangolin's wide range and, unlike most pangolins, its tolerance to many of the human activities.
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