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There are eight species of pangolins. The pangolins in Africa are classified as vulnerable or endangered, while those in Asia are mostly listed as critically endangered. WORD PLAY Oh Pangolin, dear Pangolin Your name sings like a mandolin Alas, I cannot play your scales They're hard as rock and sharp as nails When threatened by a toothy beast Intent on making you a feast You simply stop and drop and roll And curl into a scaly bowl Dear trusty, crusty Pangolin With toothless mouth and tongue so thin You lap up ants from hill and tree And hunt for grub nocturnally A stalwart, armored, rough, tough bloke Who looks just like an artichoke With tail unfurled and front claws curled You make your way across the world ABOUT PANGOLINS Pangolins are the only mammal covered with scales. [Extracted from the article] |
