the world's strangest animals. Also known as 'scaly anteaters', their name translates as 'something that rolls up' - thanks to their habit of rolling up into a ball. They are most commonly compared to anteaters, sloths, and armadillos.
There are four subspecies in Africa and four in Asia. As with many rare animals, the pangolin is under threat. Pangolin trafficking is a serious problem in Africa.
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