1. Pangolin: Pangolins are scaly mammals known for their unusual appearance and ability to curl into balls. (Image: Canva) 2. Natural Habitat: These elusive creatures live in forests, grasslands and savannas across Africa and Asia. (Image: Canva) 3. Protective Sales: Pangolin's overlapping keratin scales act as armor, shielding them from predators and threats. (Image: Canva) 4. Curling Defense: When threatened, pangolins curl tightly, hiding their soft undersides and presenting an impenetrable shell. (Image: Canva) 5. Digestive Transformation: Pangolins have specialized stomachs that grind insects with tiny stones, efficiently extracting nutrients from prey. (Image: Canva) 6. Specialised Diet: They feed mainly on ants and termites, using long, sticky tongues to capture prey. (Image: Canva) 7. Digging Experts: Pangolins have strong claws to dig into termite mounds and burrow for shelter. (Image: Canva) 8. Solitary Creatures: These mammals are largely solitary, interacting mostly during mating seasons or when raising young. (Image: Canva) 9. Nocturnal Lifestyle: Mostly active at night, pangolins forage quietly for insects under the cover of darkness. (Image: Canva) 10. Cultural Significance: In some cultures, pangolins are believed to have medicinal properties, driving illegal hunting. (Image: Canva)