Animals have the longest tongue on the planet

This species is almost about to become extinct in Asia, they have no feathers, only hard scales covering the whole body. Big eyes are one of the characteristics that make pangolins considered adorable animals.

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Their scales are sharp and sharp to help defend. When born, the scales are tender but then stiffen with time. They also defend themselves by spraying a strong odor of acid solution from the anus near the anus.

Pangolin is also called scaly anteater because their mouths do not have teeth, so food is mainly ant and termites. Pangolin has a tongue up to 40cm long with very sticky drool to catch prey. The tongue is located deep in the abdomen.

The pangolin species measured from 30 to 100cm. Females are usually smaller than males. They make nests in hollow tree niches or dig deep burrows underground.

In China, pangolin meat is considered a useful sorghum in Oriental medicine, helps regulate blood flow and increases the amount of milk for pregnant women, so it sells very well. They are also used as a disinfectant and can be used for fever and skin diseases, or external use to rub the patient's scratched skin.

Many countries in Asia believe that pangolin can stimulate lactation or cure cancer or asthma, fight allergies, and even chase evil spirits. So this ugly but lovely animal is in danger of extinction.