The pangolin, often called the "scaly anteater," is one of nature's most remarkable creatures. Recognised for its distinctive ...

Among the gems you'll find: Baby pangolins riding around on their mothers' tails. Pangolins sticking out their tongues, which are longer than their bodies. (The tongues can be longer than a foot ...

With his tail stretched out parallel to the ground for balance, Tamuda holds his little arms in front of him like a T. rex. The caretaker gently guides the young pangolin toward a dirt mound that ...

Some pangolins use their tails to climb trees, while others lash out with them to scare off predators. In particular, the long-tailed pangolin, whose tail can grow up to 70 cm, uses its tail to ...

Pangolins may be the most endangered species you've never heard of. Luckily their plight is becoming more well known. These charmingly odd, termite-eating mammals are covered from head to tail with ...

DESCRIPTION: Pangolins are mammals but are uniquely covered from head to tail with large, geometric scales made of keratin. Pangolins range in weight from just 4 pounds to a record 70 pounds.

When moving, pangolins tuck these claws beneath them and run on their hindlegs, using their tail to balance. If unable to escape they curl into a tight ball, impregnable to all but their largest ...