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scaly anteater: see pangolin pangolin (păng-gō`lĭn), armored, toothless mammal of tropical Asia and Africa. ..... Click the link for more information. . pangolinor scaly anteaterAny of about eight species of armoured placental mammals (genus Manis, order Pholidota) of tropical Asia and Africa. Scales formed of cemented hairs cover the upper body, legs, and tail. Pangolins are 2–6 ft (60–180 cm) long and weigh 10–60 lb (5–27 kg). They have a conical head, no teeth, a long tongue, short legs, and a long prehensile tail. Some are arboreal; terrestrial species live in burrows. Nocturnal animals, pangolins locate prey, mainly termites, by smell and rip open nests with their front claws. When threatened, the pangolin (Malayan for “rolling over”) curls up or emits an odoriferous secretion. See also anteater; echidna. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Scaly anteaters are the only other animals known to have tongue tubes in their chests. Other observers have reported that scaly anteaters extend their tongues about 50 percent of their body length. |
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