Imagine a scaled mammalian species, the only one of its type. Our hair and nails are strengthened by keratin, which makes these scales necessary.
They relentlessly hunt ants, termites, and other pests with their long, sticky tongues. A single pangolin may consume a staggering in a year.
Nocturnal pangolins are active at night. They sleep in burrows or tree hollows. Pangolins don't socialize and only mate.
Without proper protection, consuming termites and ants is difficult. After finding the delectable food, pangolins cover their ears and noses to keep pests out.
If a predator persists, the pangolin releases a foul aroma from glands near its anus, deterring even the most desperate attacks.
They aerate the soil by churning it with their long claws while digging for food. This enhances water absorption, soil nutrient retention, and plant development.
Pangolins are versatile, climbing trees, digging burrows, and swimming. They can survive in many ecosystems due to their versatility.
Their soft scales harden within days of birth, preparing them for the hardships ahead. In their first few weeks, they ride on their mother's tail, which is adorable.
In an amazing adaption, pangolins ingest tiny stones and grains of sand to crush their food in their stomachs.