Mammals
Pangolins
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| Pangolins |
| Live in tropical regions of Asia and Africa. |
Pangolins' backs are covered with large, overlapping scales made up of hairs that stick together (horn). A pangolin has a very long tongue; it is as long as its head and body together. Pangolins are toothless. When in danger, pangolins curl into a ball to protect their underside which does not have scales. Some pangolins live in trees (arboreal); others live on land (terrestrial). Can close their ears, nose and eyes to keep ants out. Noctural Insectivores: feed mostly on ants. |
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Prepared 1/26/2007
Replica animals by Schleich, Bullyland and Safari
*Source: Myers, P. 2000. "Pholidota" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed January 26, 2007 at http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Pholidota.html.
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