Pangolins lack teeth and the ability to chew. Pangolins have glands in the chest to lubricate the tongue with sticky saliva, the ant-catching. Their bodies are covered in overlapping scales that protect them from other animals and the stinging bites of ants. Pangolins are hunted and eaten in many parts of Africa and is one of the most popular types of bushmeat.
Pangolins are also in great demand in China because their meat is a delicacy and some Chinese believe pangolin scales reduce swelling, improve circulation and use as medication.
11 comments:
at: April 30, 2011 at 3:35 AM said...
Very dangerous looks.......I feared......
at: April 30, 2011 at 4:34 AM said...
so sad on ppl who eat the scales as delicacy, cruel to animals.
Even having shark fin soup is being reduced now.
at: April 30, 2011 at 5:15 AM said...
strange looking animal looks like an anteater and a tank mated lol
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at: April 30, 2011 at 6:04 AM said...
chinese are more positive than what I required .. ;)
at: April 30, 2011 at 10:42 AM said...
have read about this...they look so creepy...
at: April 30, 2011 at 10:45 AM said...
saw this once..not a pleasant looking creature..
at: April 30, 2011 at 11:18 AM said...
Good info. I saw them in our zoo. nice creature made by god.
at: May 1, 2011 at 12:21 AM said...
Nature's boon is always amazingly appreciable.
She has created so many strange creatures with a view to maintaining balance. A good post with a nice picture!
at: May 1, 2011 at 9:28 PM said...
thanks :) frndsss
at: May 2, 2011 at 10:07 AM said...
This is a great blog, congratulations. Carlos from Brazil
at: May 2, 2011 at 4:30 PM said...
I thought this is something jewelery kinda thing. Loved them, and their sleepy nature in day! I am following them in this summer.
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