Pangolins are amazing animals that deserve our attention and protection. They are the only mammals in the world that have hard, overlapping scales covering their entire body. These scales are made of keratin, the same material as human fingernails and hair. Pangolins use their scales as a defense mechanism, rolling into a ball when threatened by predators such as lions and tigers. They can also spray a foul-smelling liquid from a gland near their tail, similar to skunks.
Pangolins are also known as scaly anteaters, because they feed mainly on ants and termites. They have long snouts and even longer tongues, which can reach up to 28 inches in length. They use their powerful claws to dig up insect nests and then lick up their prey with their sticky tongues. Pangolins can eat up to 70 million insects in a year, helping to control pest populations and maintain ecological balance.
Pangolins live in various habitats, such as rainforests, grasslands, and savannas. There are eight species of pangolins, four in Asia and four in Africa. Unfortunately, all pangolins are endangered or critically endangered due to illegal poaching and trafficking. Pangolins are the most trafficked non-human mammals in the world, as their scales and meat are highly valued in some Asian countries for traditional medicine and cuisine. Pangolins need our help to survive and thrive in their natural environment.
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