Pangolins are the only mammals entirely covered in scales made of keratin, the same material as human nails and hair.
When threatened, pangolins curl into a tight ball, protecting their soft underbelly with their tough scales.
Pangolins have a long, sticky tongue that can extend up to 16 inches to catch ants and termites, their primary diet.
Pangolins don’t have teeth! They swallow small stones and dirt to help grind and digest their food in their stomach.
Most pangolins are nocturnal, meaning they are active at night, using their strong sense of smell to find food.
Some species of pangolins are skilled tree climbers, using their sharp claws and prehensile tail to navigate through forests.
Pangolins prefer to live alone, except for mothers with their offspring, and are known for their shy and solitary nature.
Pangolins are powerful diggers and can quickly burrow underground to escape predators or create nests for sleeping.
All eight species of pangolins are listed as endangered or vulnerable due to poaching and habitat destruction.
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