Mystery Animal of the Day

Mama Gnome presents Mystery Animal of the Day.

Guess what animal this is:

It's toothless, nocturnal and covered with scales.
It is a mammal and a good swimmer.
It is likened to a walking artichoke or pine cone.

It is endangered.




If your answer is PANGOLIN, you win a trillion points and a pat on the back from Mama gnome.


Pangolin image from : http://letopis.kulichki.net/2001/image2001/pangolin.jpg


Pangolins are toothless anteaters. They curl up into a ball when threatened. Similar to skunks they can spray noxious smells to defend themselves. They are found in Africa and Asia.

Pangolins are hunted down for their meat and scales even though laws are in place against this.

Here's a video of a pangolin searching for food.



Here's another interesting video.




Mama gnome hopes you've enjoyed learning a little bit about the pangolin.

Tune in again to find out what will be the next Mystery Animal of the Day.

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