Pangolins

Monday, July 23, 2018

I thought it might be a little fun this week to spotlight some unusual animals in our world. Have you ever wondered if God has a sense of humor? Just look at the Pangolin for proof. 

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• Mammal (like us)
• Prehensile tail (like a monkey)
• Armor (like an armadillo or a pine cone) 
• Long tongue (like an aardvark)
• Bi-pedal (walks on two feet instead of four)
• Native to Asia, India, or Africa 
• Most highly poached animal in the world (scales used for medicine or to make clothing)

If you have about five minutes, take a look at this video. It has some interesting footage of these little cuties. 

Have you ever seen such a thing?

Is it the cutest animal ever?

Did you know that the third Saturday in February is considered World Pangolin Day? Don’t miss it next year — February 16, 2019!